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Goody is located in Kentucky
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Location in Kentucky
Goody is located in the United States
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Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pike
Elevation
679 ft (207 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
41529
GNIS feature ID 492987

Goody is a small place in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Goody's post office closed in August 1996. Today, Goody is part of a larger area called South Williamson. This area is known as a census-designated place, which is a special area the government uses for counting people.

Where is Goody Located?

Goody is found in the eastern part of Kentucky. It's specifically located within Pike County. This county is in the Appalachian Mountains region. The area is known for its beautiful natural scenery.

The Mystery of the Name

The name "Goody" has a bit of a mystery! No one really knows for sure how the community got its name. Its origin is not clear.

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