Elm Creek once provided a watering hole for buffalo.

Elm Creek, which drains into the lake, flows north through the northeast part of the township.

It was one of the places settled in the 1850s, with a post office named Elm Creek established in 1854.

Elm Creek was the name of a township here from 1873 until 1875.

The new community became known as Elm Creek, since the post office retained its name.

The first train came into Elm Creek on November 1, 1899.

Elm Creek is the name of the following locations:

Her mother, also retired, taught art at the Elm Creek (Neb.) public school.

Elm Creek flows south around the eastern and southern sides of the city.

You're likely to see buffalo taking a morning wallow in Elm Creek.