Fedscreek, Kentucky

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States

Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
37°24′12″N 82°14′43″W / 37.40333°N 82.24528°W / 37.40333; -82.24528CountryUnited StatesStateKentuckyCountyPikeElevation
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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