Freeburn, Kentucky

Unincorporated community & census-designated place in Kentucky, United States

37°33′52″N 82°8′30″W / 37.56444°N 82.14167°W / 37.56444; -82.14167CountryUnited StatesStateKentuckyCountyPikeArea

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• Total1.21 sq mi (3.13 km²) • Land1.21 sq mi (3.13 km²) • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)Elevation

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725 ft (221 m)Population

(2020)

• Total296 • Density245.03/sq mi (94.58/km²)Time zoneEastern (EST) • Summer (DST)ESTZIP codes

41528

FIPS code21-29134GNIS 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
Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	296		—
U.S. Decennial Census^[5]

References

^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
^ ^a ^b 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.