Freeburn, Kentucky

Coordinates: 37°33′52″N 82°8′30″W / 37.56444°N 82.14167°W / 37.56444; -82.14167
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Freeburn
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.

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
2020296
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freeburn, Kentucky
  3. . Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  4. ^ Climate Summary for Freeburn, Kentucky
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.