Freeburn, Kentucky
Freeburn | |
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 Freeburn | |
 Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky. | |
| Coordinates: 37°33′52″N 82°8′30″W / 37.56444°N 82.14167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 245.03/sq mi (94.58/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST |
| ZIP codes | 41528 |
| FIPS code | 21-29134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 492497[2] |
Freeburn is a census-designated place, unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.
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.[3]
Climate
[edit]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.[4]
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 296 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
References
[edit]- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freeburn, Kentucky
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 110. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ Climate Summary for Freeburn, Kentucky
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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