Fedscreek, Kentucky

Fedscreek is an unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.

Fedscreek
Fedscreek
Location within the state of Kentucky
Fedscreek
Fedscreek (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°24′12″N 82°14′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP codes
41524
GNIS feature ID492016[1]

A post office was established in the community in 1921. Fedscreek was named for nearby Feds Creek, which in turn was named for the obscure figure Fed.[2]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fedscreek has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fedscreek, Kentucky
  2. Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 100. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  3. Climate Summary for Fedscreek, Kentucky


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