The boundaries of Deer Creek remain the same as they were. The first election took place at what was known as the Monmouth school-house. Major R.N. Cullom is credited with having named this township after the creek that courses through it. He was the first settler, locating in 1828. Jas. Harvey, Robert Alexander, John Small, Hugh Ross and six sons were among the early settlers. Rev. Wm. Brown preached the first sermon. The first death was that of a twin brother of Hon. Shelby M. Cullom, James C., the first infant son of R.N. Cullom. The first couple to marry were Samuel Watson and Miss Avira Perry, ‘Squire Hittle tying the nuptial knot. Section 27 contained the first school-house, in 1835, and Miss Nancy Parker was the first teacher. Julia Cullom was the first white child born in Deer Creek township. Matthew Kingman was the first Justice of the Peace. The village of Deer Creek was incorporated September 26^th 1899.

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Source: Board of Supervisors of Tazewell County, Historical Souvenir, Bates Press, Wednesday, June 21, 1916.