Joy, Kentucky Explained

Joy, Kentucky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label:Joy
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kentucky##Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Livingston
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:423
Coordinates:37.355°N -88.3858°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:513083

Joy is an unincorporated community in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States.

History

The area is known for its post office, named Joy, that was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1957.[1] The name "Joy" was most likely selected for its brevity.[2]

It was known as the Lawless Blacksmith Shop.[3]

The Mantle Rock Archeological District, which is associated with the Cherokee Trail of Tears, is nearby and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 5 January 2017.
  2. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 71.
  3. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=132:3:672977938133298::NO:3:P3_FID,P3_TITLE:513083%2CJoy|GNIS Detail for Lawless Blacksmith Shop