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Fitchburg, Kentucky
Fitchburg, Kentucky is located in Kentucky
Fitchburg, Kentucky
Fitchburg, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
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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