Fedscreek, Kentucky

Fedscreek
Unincorporated community
Fedscreek is located in Kentucky
Fedscreek
Fedscreek
Location within the state of Kentucky
Fedscreek is located in the United States
Fedscreek
Fedscreek
Fedscreek (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°24′12″N 82°14′43″W / 37.40333°N 82.24528°W / 37.40333; -82.24528
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (EST)
ZIP codes
41524
GNIS feature ID492016[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. ISBN 0813126312. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Fedscreek, Kentucky


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