Fedscreek, Kentucky

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Fedscreek
Unincorporated community
Fedscreek
Location within the state of Kentucky
Coordinates: 37°24′12″N 82°14′43″W / 37.40333°N 82.24528°W / 37.40333; -82.24528Coordinates: 37°24′12″N 82°14′43″W / 37.40333°N 82.24528°W / 37.40333; -82.24528
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Pike
Elevation 883 ft (269 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CST (UTC-5)
ZIP codes 41524
GNIS feature ID 492016[1]

Fedscreek is an unincorporated community and coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.

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]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fedscreek, Kentucky
  2. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1987). Kentucky Place Names. University Press of Kentucky. p. 100. Retrieved 2013-04-28. 
  3. ↑ Climate Summary for Fedscreek, Kentucky
Municipalities and communities of Pike County, Kentucky, United States
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