Fedscreek, Kentucky Explained

Fedscreek
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:USA Kentucky#USA
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Kentucky
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kentucky
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pike
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2000
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EST
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:883
Coordinates:37.4033°N -82.2453°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:41524
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:492016

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.[1]

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.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kentucky Place Names . University Press of Kentucky . 1987 . 2013-04-28 . Rennick, Robert M. . 100. 0813126312 .
  2. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=218251&cityname=Fedscreek%2C+Kentucky%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Fedscreek, Kentucky