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Fedscreek, Kentucky

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Fedscreek
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyPike
Elevation
883 ft (269 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CST)
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. Retrieved 2013-04-28.
  3. ^ Climate Summary for Fedscreek, Kentucky