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Joy, Kentucky
Joy, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Joy, Kentucky
Joy, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Joy, Kentucky is located in the United States
Joy, Kentucky
Joy, Kentucky
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Livingston
Elevation
423 ft (129 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CST)
GNIS feature ID 513083

Joy is a small, unincorporated community located in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Joy

The Joy Post Office

This area is well-known for its old post office. The post office was named Joy. It first opened its doors in 1896. For many years, it helped people send and receive mail. The post office continued to operate until 1957. The name "Joy" was likely chosen because it is short and easy to remember.

Lawless Blacksmith Shop

Before it was called Joy, this community was known by another name. It was called the Lawless Blacksmith Shop. A blacksmith is a person who makes and repairs things out of metal. They use tools like hammers and an anvil.

Mantle Rock Archeological District

Close by Joy is a very important historical site. It is called the Mantle Rock Archeological District. This special place is connected to the Cherokee Trail of Tears. The Trail of Tears was a sad time in history. Many Native Americans were forced to leave their homes. Mantle Rock is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is a protected site because of its historical importance.

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