Definition
Lees Creek is an unincorporated community located in Hocking County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.
Overview
Lees Creek lies in the eastern portion of Hocking County, within the township of Jefferson. The community is situated along State Route 56, a short distance southeast of the city of Logan, the county seat. As an unincorporated area, Lees Creek has no municipal government and is administered at the township and county levels. The United States Census Bureau does not provide separate demographic data for Lees Creek; population figures are included within broader township statistics.
Etymology / Origin
The name “Lees Creek” derives from a nearby watercourse of the same name. The creek is thought to have been named after an early settler or landowner with the surname Lee, a common practice for naming geographic features in the 19th‑century Ohio frontier. Precise historical documentation of the naming is not available.
Characteristics
- Geography: The community is set in a rural, gently rolling landscape characteristic of the Hocking Valley. It is positioned near the source of Lees Creek, which flows westward to join the Hocking River.
- Infrastructure: Lees Creek is accessed primarily via State Route 56, which connects it to Logan and other regional destinations. The area is served by the Logan post office (ZIP code 43140) and falls within the Logan telephone exchange.
- Economy and Land Use: The locality is primarily residential and agricultural, with surrounding farms and pastureland. There are no significant commercial or industrial facilities identified within the immediate community.
- Education and Services: Residents are generally served by the Logan‑Hocking County School District for public education and rely on county‑level services for law enforcement, fire protection, and public utilities.
Related Topics
- Hocking County, Ohio
- Jefferson Township, Hocking County, Ohio
- Logan, Ohio (nearest city)
- Unincorporated communities in Ohio
- Geography of the Hocking River watershed
References
- United States Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS): “Lees Creek, Ohio”.
- Ohio Department of Transportation, State Highway Maps.