Fedscreek, Kentucky
Fedscreek is an unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.
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Coordinates: 37°24′12″N 82°14′43″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
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]
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References
- 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 2013-04-28.
- Climate Summary for Fedscreek, Kentucky
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