Why visit Long Creek
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Carmike Strand 10, Eli Ulery House, Fort Daniel Conservation Area and Scovill Zoo.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Long Creek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Long Creek
Long Creek is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census there were 1,261 people. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Long Creek, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Eli Ulery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Dos Amigos
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
2048 South Mount Zion Road, Decatur
History
Long Creek is named for the creek that runs through the area.
The first settlers arrived in 1828 from North Carolina and subsequently built log cabins and made improvements on the surrounding land. In the fall of 1828, a band of Native Americans from the Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma arrived and set up camp along Long Creek and began trapping, hunting, and fishing. When they were relatively unsuccessful at catching game, the Kickapoo began killing hogs and stealing poultry from the early settlers. Eventually a group of settlers drove them from the county.
During the early 1830s the area saw more settlers arriving, and the first schoolhouse was constructed in 1834. The school also served as a place of worship before the first church was built in 1842.
From the History section of Long Creek, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship1
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare1
Family Medicine - Mt. Zion
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.7 mi
4965 East Lost Bridge Road, Decatur
Map of Long Creek
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Decatur Ap (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Macon County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Decatur Airport (DEC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Decatur 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Forsyth 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Harristown 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Bement 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Arthur 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Clinton 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Taylorville 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Arcola 30 mi east, about 49 min by car
- Mattoon 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
- Champaign 37 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eli Ulery House, Nyttend, Public domain
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