Joy, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Joy road marker in 2003. The sign was not present in 2017.
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 Joy
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dent County |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Joy is a small, quiet place in the southwestern part of Dent County, in the state of Missouri. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's governed by the county.
This community is found on Missouri Route E, just a bit east of Missouri Route 119. If you travel northeast, you'll find Salem about 11 miles away. Montauk State Park, a great place for outdoor fun, is about 4 miles to the south. Another nearby place, Licking, is about 9 miles southwest in Texas County.
The Story Behind Joy's Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? For the community of Joy, the name came from a feeling of happiness!
How Joy Got Its Name
Back in 1890, the people living here were trying to get a post office for their community. Having a post office was a very big deal because it made it much easier to send and receive mail. When they finally succeeded and the post office was set up, everyone was incredibly happy and excited. They were "overjoyed"! Because of this great feeling of joy, they decided to name their community Joy.
When the Post Office Operated
The post office in Joy served the community for many years. It opened in 1890 and continued to operate until 1954. After that, mail services for the area were handled by nearby towns.
