Fedscreek, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fedscreek
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 Fedscreek
Location in Kentucky
Fedscreek
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP codes |
41524
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| GNIS feature ID | 492016 |
Fedscreek is a small community in Pike County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Fedscreek was also known as a coal town because of the coal mining industry in the area.
The Story of Fedscreek
A post office was opened in Fedscreek in 1921. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.
The community of Fedscreek got its name from a nearby stream called Feds Creek. This creek was named after a person known only as "Fed." The exact story of who Fed was, or why the creek was named after them, is not well known today.
What's the Weather Like?
The weather in Fedscreek has hot and humid summers. This means the air often feels sticky and warm. Winters are usually mild to cool, not extremely cold.
This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa." This climate is common in many parts of the southeastern United States.
