Unincorporated community & census-designated place in Kentucky, United States
| Freeburn | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community & census-designated place | |
 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 / 37.56444; -82.14167 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 245.03/sq mi (94.58/km) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | EST |
| ZIP codes | 41528 |
| FIPS code | 21-29134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 492497 |
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.
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.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 296 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
- ^ 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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