Freeburn, Kentucky

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Freeburn
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Freeburn
Pike County Kentucky incorporated and unincorporated areas Freeburn highlighted.svg
Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky.
Coordinates: 37°33′52″N82°8′30″W / 37.56444°N 82.14167°W / 37.56444; -82.14167
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pike
Area
[1]
  Total1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
  Land1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
725 ft (221 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total296
  Density245.03/sq mi (94.58/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST)
  Summer (DST)EST
ZIP codes
41528
FIPS code 21-29134
GNIS feature ID492497 [2]

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

Contents

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

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

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020 296
U.S. Decennial Census [5]

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References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freeburn, Kentucky
  3. Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 110. ISBN   0813126312 . Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  4. Climate Summary for Freeburn, Kentucky
  5. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.