Keavy, Kentucky

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Keavy, Kentucky
Keavy
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Keavy
Coordinates: 37°00′27″N84°08′22″W / 37.00750°N 84.13944°W / 37.00750; -84.13944
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Laurel
City London
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
40737
Area code 606

Keavy is an unincorporated community in Laurel County, Kentucky, in the United States. [1] Keavy is part of the Corbin, Kentucky micropolitan area. Keavy has its own post office with the zip code 40737.

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History

Keavy was named after a shoe brand. [2]

Geography

Keavy is located at the intersection of Kentucky Routes 312 and 363 in Laurel County.

Notable person

Keavy is the birthplace of professional quarterback Jarrett Stidham, who played for Baylor University and Auburn University. He is a current member of the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Keavy, Kentucky
  2. Rennick, Robert M. (December 6, 2013). From Red Hot to Monkey's Eyebrow: Unusual Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 55. ISBN   978-0-8131-4613-3.
  3. "WVCT Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.