Gypsy, Kentucky Explained

Gypsy, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Gypsy
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Magoffin
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:974
Coordinates:37.6625°N -82.9639°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:41438
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:508152

Gypsy is an unincorporated community within Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States.

History

Gypsy was named for a daughter of the local schoolteacher who had successfully led the effort to get the community a post office in 1883.[1] The post office there remained in operation from 1883 until it was discontinued in 1994.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kentucky Place Names . University Press of Kentucky . 1987 . 2013-04-28 . Rennick, Robert M. . 127. 0813126312 .
  2. Web site: Magoffin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 March 2015.