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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Lick Creek FAQs
01Where is Lick Creek located?
02What county is Lick Creek in?
03What is the history of Lick Creek?
04What remains at Lick Creek today?
05Can you visit Lick Creek?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Yellow Creek (Two Lick Creek tributary)”), CC BY-SA.
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