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Lick Creek

A ghost town of unknown status in Orange County, Indiana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Lick Creek ghost town, Indiana
Plate I — Lick Creek, IndianaPhoto: Matthewvetter (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

The map remembers Lick Creek long after the crowds moved on. Yellow Creek is a tributary of Two Lick Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Yellow Creek flows through Yellow Creek State Park before joining Two Lick Creek at Homer City.

Lick Creek is the lone documented ghost town in Orange County — for now.

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The story of Lick Creek

Indiana's ghost towns are canal towns, coal camps, and railroad stops the interstates finished off.

Yellow Creek is a tributary of Two Lick Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Yellow Creek flows through Yellow Creek State Park before joining Two Lick Creek at Homer City.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Lick Creek is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Lick Creek is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Lick Creek FAQs

01Where is Lick Creek located?
Lick Creek is in Orange County, Indiana. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Lick Creek in?
Lick Creek sits in Orange County, Indiana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Orange County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Lick Creek?
Yellow Creek is a tributary of Two Lick Creek in Indiana County, Pennsylvania in the United States. Yellow Creek flows through Yellow Creek State Park before joining Two Lick Creek at Homer City.
04What remains at Lick Creek today?
The on-the-ground condition of Lick Creek is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Lick Creek?
Here's the honest truth: access to Lick Creek is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Yellow Creek (Two Lick Creek tributary)”), CC BY-SA.

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