Joy | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Location within the state of Kentucky | |
Coordinates: 37°21′18″N 88°23′9″W / 37.35500°N 88.38583°WCoordinates: 37°21′18″N 88°23′9″W / 37.35500°N 88.38583°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Livingston |
Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
GNIS feature ID | 513083 |
Joy is an unincorporated community in Livingston County, Kentucky, United States. It was also known as the Lawless Blacksmith Shop.
A post office called Joy was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1957. The name "Joy" most likely was selected on account of its brevity.
The Mantle Rock Archeological District, which is associated with the Cherokee Trail of Tears, is nearby and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.