Elk Creek

Elk Creek is a stream in , . Elk Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include D.B. Wilson Generating Station.

Power station
The is a coal-fired power plant operated by Big Rivers Electric Corporation and located near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Coffman and Island.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and coal town located in , , United States. It was also known as Jimtown. Founded in 1905 by Franklin Olliver , it included a post office, school, and general store.

Village
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.
is a home rule-class city in , in the United States. The population was 429 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Owensboro metropolitan area. is situated 2½ miles west of Elk Creek.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community located in , , United States. It was also known as Karnes Station. The etymology refers to finding a button nearby while picking berries. is situated 3½ miles west of Elk Creek.

Elk Creek

Latitude
37.45005° or 37° 27′ 0″ north
Longitude
-87.10194° or 87° 6′ 7″ west
Elevation
367 feet (112 metres)
Open location code
869JFV2X+26
Geo­Names ID
4291015
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