Freeburn, Kentucky
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.