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Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Daisy, Kentucky
Unincorporated community
Location of Daisy within KentuckyLocation of Daisy within Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°06′46.64″N 83°05′35.32″W / 37.1129556°N 83.0931444°W / 37.1129556; -83.0931444
Country United States
State Kentucky
CountyPerry
Area
 • Total54.5 sq mi (87.7 km)
 • Land54.5 sq mi (87.7 km)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km)
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Population
 • Total1,758
 • Density32/sq mi (12/km)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code41731
Area code606
GNIS feature ID511699

Daisy is an unincorporated town in Perry County, Kentucky. The population was 1758 as of the 2000 United States Census, with a population density of 32 per square mile. The area is known historically for its coal mining.

It was the birthplace and hometown of notable American Appalachian musician Roscoe Holcomb.

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Daisy, Kentucky
  2. Marshall, Alli (November 13, 2005). "The air up there: An old-time-music classic turns 40". Mountain XPress. Archived from the original on March 6, 2008. Retrieved June 8, 2010.
Municipalities and communities of Perry County, Kentucky, United States
County seat: Hazard
Cities
Location of Perry County, Kentucky
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they are on)
Eastern Kentucky Coal Field region
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