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Joy, Missouri facts for kids

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Joy is an unincorporated community in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Joy was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1954. The townspeople were overjoyed when they secured the post office, hence the name Joy.


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  • Joy road marker

    Joy road marker in 2003. The sign was not present in 2017.

  • Joy Church 3

    Joy Church in Joy, Missouri, May 2016.

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