Freeburn,_Kentucky

Freeburn, Kentucky

Freeburn, Kentucky

Unincorporated community & census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

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

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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

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References

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


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