Freeburn
Unincorporated community & census-designated place
Freeburn
Freeburn
Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky.
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
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
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 zoneEastern (EST)
 • Summer (DST)EST
ZIP codes
41528
FIPS code21-29134
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. ^ 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.



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