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Gypsy, Kentucky
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 Gypsy, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Gypsy, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Magoffin |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
41438
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| GNIS feature ID | 508152 |
Gypsy is a small, quiet place in Magoffin County, Kentucky, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
The Story of Gypsy
Gypsy got its name in a very special way! The community was named after the daughter of a local schoolteacher. This teacher worked hard to get a post office for the area.
Post Office History
The post office in Gypsy first opened in 1883. It served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1994.
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