Daisy, Kentucky

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.

Daisy, Kentucky
Location of Daisy within Kentucky
Location of Daisy within Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°06′46.64″N 83°05′35.32″W
Country United States
State Kentucky
CountyPerry
Area
  Total54.5 sq mi (87.7 km2)
  Land54.5 sq mi (87.7 km2)
  Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
965 ft (294 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total1,758
  Density32/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
41731
Area code606
GNIS feature ID511699[1]

It was the birthplace and hometown of notable American Appalachian musician Roscoe Holcomb.[2]

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.


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