Lake Creek Precinct, formerly township, is Congressional Township 8 South, Range 3 East of the Third Principal Meridian

Third Principal Meridian

The Third Principal Meridian begins at the mouth of the Ohio River and extends north to the northern boundary of the state of Illinois, and with the base line in latitude 38° 28' 20", governs the surveys in the state east of the third principal meridian, with the exception of those projected from...

 located in Williamson County, Illinois

Williamson County, Illinois

-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*92.7% White*3.8% Black*0.4% Native American*0.8% Asian*0.0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*1.7% Two or more races*0.4% Other races*2.0% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...

. It is named for Lake Creek. The largest community within the precinct is Johnston City, Illinois

Johnston City, Illinois

Johnston City is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,557 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Johnston City is located at ....

.

Incorporated communities located at least partially in the precinct today are Johnston City

Johnston City, Illinois

Johnston City is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,557 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Johnston City is located at ....

, Whiteash

Whiteash, Illinois

Whiteash is a village in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 268 at the 2000 census, and dropped to 248 in the 2010 census.-History:...

 and Pittsburg

Pittsburg, Illinois

Pittsburg is a village in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 575 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Pittsburg is located at ....

. It is also home to the former country store and post office at Halfway, Illinois

Halfway, Illinois

Halfway, Illinois was an unincorporated community in northeastern Williamson County, Illinois located about halfway between the county seat of Marion and Corinth...