Waddy, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Waddy
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 Waddy
Location in Kentucky
Waddy
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Shelby |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 3,270 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
40076
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| GNIS feature ID | 506084 |
Waddy is a small place in Shelby County, Kentucky, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger county.
Waddy is located where Kentucky Routes 395 and 2867 meet. It is about one mile south of Interstate 64, near exit 43. Even though it is not an official town, Waddy has its own post office. The ZIP code for Waddy is 40076.
Waddy's Railroad History
Waddy has a history connected to railroads. In 1942, it was known as "Station 318W" on the Southern Railway. This railway was important for moving goods and people.
The station had a long section of track called a "siding." This siding was 65 cars long. It also had other tracks that could hold 10 more cars. Today, the railroad siding in Waddy is still used by the Norfolk Southern Railroad. It is now over two miles long. This shows how important Waddy was for trains.
Famous People from Waddy
Some interesting people have come from Waddy:
- Lucy Hicks Anderson was a socialite and chef. She was known for her cooking and for being part of society events.
- Tori Hall is a beauty queen and a personality from reality television shows.
