Fitchburg, Kentucky facts for kids
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Fitchburg, Kentucky
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 Fitchburg, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Estill |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 512177 |
Fitchburg is an unincorporated community in Estill County, Kentucky, United States.
History
Fitchburg was named for Frank and Fred Fitch, two brothers who in 1869 started a blast furnace at the site. A post office was established at Fitchburg in 1870, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.
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Outstanding African-Americans
 | Chris Smalls |
 | Fred Hampton |
 | Ralph Abernathy |
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