Welcome to Longcreek ...
Longcreek is located in Oconee County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Longcreek, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Longcreek is 1,620 feet [494 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Longcreek lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Longcreek: (864)
The ZIP code for Longcreek: 29658<3>
Communities Also Named Longcreek ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two South Carolina communities named Longcreek: This one is located in Oconee County and the other is located in Pickens County.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Longcreek.
Communities near Longcreek ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Longcreek.
- Seneca
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seneca
- Seneca is located in Oconee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,564 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Seneca <4>
- Toccoa
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toccoa
- Toccoa is located in Stephens County (GA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,300 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toccoa <4>
- Walhalla
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walhalla
- Walhalla is located in Oconee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,460 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walhalla <4>
- Jarrett
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south) - Westminster
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westminster
- Westminster is located in Oconee County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,598 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westminster <4>
- Clayton
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
- Clayton is located in Rabun County (GA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,103 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <4>
- Clarkesville
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarkesville
- Clarkesville is located in Habersham County (GA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,843 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarkesville <4>
- Mountain City
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain City have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain City
- Mountain City is located in Rabun County (GA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,113 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mountain City <4>
- Highlands
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highlands
- Highlands is located in Jackson County (NC)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 984 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highlands <4>
- Carnes Creek
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carnes Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carnes Creek
- Carnes Creek is located in Stephens County (GA)
- Estimated population in 2019: 601 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Longcreek. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Longcreek.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Longcreek. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Longcreek.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Longcreek. See our Newspapers Page for Longcreek.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Longcreek ...
Looking for more information about Longcreek? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Longcreek, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Longcreek.
Adding Longcreek to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Longcreek in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Longcreek was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Longcreek on a map titled Rand McNally Map of South Carolina (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Longcreek.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Longcreek. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Oconee County: www.oconeesc.com/
The official website for State of South Carolina: https://sc.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of South Carolina's counties, including Oconee, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Longcreek - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Longcreek). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Longcreek or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |