Daisy, Kentucky
Daisy, Kentucky | |
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 Location of Daisy within Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 37°06′46.64″N 83°05′35.32″W / 37.1129556°N 83.0931444°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Kentucky |
| County | Perry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.5 sq mi (87.7 km2) |
| • Land | 54.5 sq mi (87.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 1,758 |
| • Density | 32/sq mi (12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 41731 |
| Area code | 606 |
| GNIS feature ID | 511699[1] |
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.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Daisy, Kentucky
- ^ 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.
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