Welcome to Linn Creek ...
The city of Linn Creek is located in Camden County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Linn Creek, you might consider that their post office opened in 1854.
A typical abbreviation for Linn Creek: Linn Crk. (or less commonly used: Linn Ck. or Linn Cr.)
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Linn Creek has a population of 253 people<2> (see below for details).
Linn Creek is 670 feet [204 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Linn Creek lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Linn Creek is within the (573) area code.
The ZIP code for Linn Creek: 65052<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Linn Creek had an population of 253 people. This is an increase of 3.69% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 9.64% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Linn Creek had a population of 244 people. This makes Linn Creek the county's 6th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 244 people, the population of Linn Creek decreased 12.86% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 280 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Linn Creek.
Communities near Linn Creek ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Linn Creek.
- Osage Beach
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osage Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osage Beach
- Osage Beach is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,677 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osage Beach <6>
- Four Seasons
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Four Seasons
- Four Seasons is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,309 people
- Four Seasons has also been known as:
- Village of Four Seasons
- Lake Ozark
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ozark have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ozark
- Lake Ozark is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,853 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake Ozark <6>
- Laurie
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laurie have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laurie
- Laurie is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 980 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laurie <6>
- Sunrise Beach
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunrise Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunrise Beach
- Sunrise Beach is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 587 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunrise Beach <6>
- Lakeland
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the north) - Macks Creek
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macks Creek
- Macks Creek is located in Camden County
- Estimated population in 2012: 243 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macks Creek <6>
- Tuscumbia
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tuscumbia
- Tuscumbia is located in Miller County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 204 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tuscumbia <6>
- Stoutland
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoutland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoutland
- Stoutland is located in Camden County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 201 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stoutland <6>
- Gravois Mills
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gravois Mills
- Gravois Mills is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 148 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gravois Mills <6>
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 Linn Creek. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Linn Creek.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Linn Creek. 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 Linn Creek.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Linn Creek. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Linn Creek.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Linn Creek ...
Looking for more information about Linn Creek? 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 Linn Creek, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Linn Creek.
Adding Linn Creek to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Linn Creek 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 Linn Creek was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Linn Creek post office opened in 1854.
We also found Linn Creek in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Linn Creek.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Linn Creek. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Camden, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Linn Creek. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Linn Creek - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 city (such as Linn Creek). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Linn Creek or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <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. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |