Freeburn is a census-designated place, unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.
Freeburn | |
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Unincorporated community & census-designated place | |
![]() Freeburn | |
![]() Location in Pike County and the state of Kentucky. | |
Coordinates: 37°33′52″N 82°8′30″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kentucky |
County | Pike |
Area | |
• Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
• Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.13 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 296 |
• Density | 245.03/sq mi (94.58/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | EST |
ZIP codes | 41528 |
FIPS code | 21-29134 |
GNIS feature ID | 492497[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]
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]
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 296 | — | |
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Municipalities and communities of Pike County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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County seat: Pikeville | ||
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