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Depoy, Kentucky
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 Depoy, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Depoy, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Muhlenberg |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 490823 |
Depoy (/dɪˈpɔɪ/) is a small place in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
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History of Depoy
Depoy has a cool connection to trains! The community used to be a stop along the Illinois Central Gulf railroad line. This railroad was very important for moving goods and people across the country.
How Depoy Got Its Name
The name Depoy comes from a person named Elmer Depoyster. He was a railroad agent. A railroad agent helps manage the train station and its operations. The community was named in his honor.
Famous People from Depoy
Even small places can have famous people! Depoy is known as the hometown of a well-known actor.
Warren Oates: An Actor from Depoy
- Warren Oates was an actor born in Depoy.
- He starred in many movies and TV shows.
- Some of his famous films include The Wild Bunch and Two-Lane Blacktop.
- He was known for playing tough and interesting characters.
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