Freeburn, Kentucky

Freeburn is a census-designated place, unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.

Freeburn
Freeburn
Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky.
Coordinates: 37°33′52″N 82°8′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation
725 ft (221 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total399
Time zoneEastern (EST)
  Summer (DST)EST
ZIP codes
41528
GNIS feature ID492497[1]

A post office called Liss was established in the community in 1911. In 1932, it was renamed Freeburn supposedly for a freeburning coal seam fire.[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, Freeburn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freeburn, Kentucky
  2. Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 110. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  3. Climate Summary for Freeburn, Kentucky



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