Elk Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Spencer County, Kentucky, United States.

[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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