South Creek Township

Geography, Topography, and History

The Township of South Creek is located along the northern border and west of center in the County. The Township is bound in the north by Tioga County, NY, to the east by Ridgebury Township, the south by Springfield and Columbia Township, and the west by Wells Township. A major body of water named after the township is South Creek, which flows through the center of the Township running north to south. There are several additional creeks that flow throughout the Township of South Creek, they include: Buck Creek, Justice Run, Smut Hollow, and Roaring Run. Route 14 is a major road that travels through the Township in the directions of north and south.

South Creek was formed in 1835, and taken from both Wells and Ridgebury Townships. The Township is named after the creek that flows through it. Jesse Moore and Ezekiel Baker were said to be the first settlers in 1804. By 1887, census records show a population of 1,113 citizens inhabiting the land.

Local Government and Current Data

There are three elected supervisors that run the council for the Township of South Creek. The Township also has a secretary. The Township has opted out of creating a planning commission, a comprehensive plan, and zoning ordinances. The Office of Planning and Grants must approve all of the subdivisions and land developments that occur within the Township.

The Township of South Creek has several services and amenities available for residents. Several church organizations are located within the Township, they include: Gillett Baptist Church, St. Ann’s Church, Bentley Creek Wesleyan Church, and Berrytown Wesleyan Church. . Another point of interest in local agricultural in South Creek is the Hansell Berry Farm, which is located in the village of Gillett and sells blueberries while in season.

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