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Daisy, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°06′46.64″N 83°05′35.32″W / 37.1129556°N 83.0931444°W / 37.1129556; -83.0931444
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Daisy, Kentucky
Location of Daisy within Kentucky
Location 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 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]

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

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  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.