Fedscreek is an unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.
Fedscreek | |
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  Fedscreek Location within the state of Kentucky  Fedscreek Fedscreek (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°24′12″N 82°14′43″W / 37.40333°N 82.24528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP codes | 41524 |
| GNIS feature ID | 492016[1] |
A post office was established in the community in 1921. Fedscreek was named for nearby Feds Creek, which in turn was named for the obscure figure Fed.[2]
Climate edit
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Fedscreek has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[3]
References edit
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fedscreek, Kentucky
- ^ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 100. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
- ^ Climate Summary for Fedscreek, Kentucky
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