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Elk Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States. Its population was 1,986 as of the 2020 Census, up from 1,539 as of the 2010 census.[3]
Elk Creek, Kentucky | |
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  Elk Creek, Kentucky  Elk Creek, Kentucky | |
| Coordinates: 38°07′01″N 85°22′20″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Spencer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.85 sq mi (15.15 km2) |
| • Land | 5.79 sq mi (15.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,986 |
| • Density | 343.01/sq mi (132.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 502 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628566[2] |
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 5.850 square miles (15.15 km2); 5.789 square miles (14.99 km2) of its area is land, and 0.061 square miles (0.16 km2) is water.[3] Elk Creek was, as late as 1955, the site of a church and cemetery, as well as a general store.
Morrison Heady (1829–1915), poet and author, was born in Elk Creek.[5]
F. Hiner Dale (1888–1969), attorney and judge, was born in Elk Creek.
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