In 1881 the community had a small log-cabin school and a Methodist church. The large, expansive grasslands attracted the Red River Cattle Company to Joy in the late 19th century. In 1895 the community petitioned for a post office because mail was often mixed with mail for Fannin County.
In 1881, the community had a modest log cabin school and a Methodist church. The expansive grasslands attracted the Red River Cattle Company to Joy in the late 19th century. In 1895, the community requested a post office because mail was often mixed with mail for Fannin County.