Freeburn is a census-designated place, unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.

Freeburn
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
 • Total1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
 • Land1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation725 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]

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 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, Freeburn has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[4]

Demographics edit

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
2020296
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

References edit

  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.