Elkton, Kentucky
Elkton is a city of 1,924 people in Todd County, Kentucky, founded in 1820.
Why visit Elkton
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Edwards Hall and Elkton Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Elkton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Elkton
Elkton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Todd County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Elkton had a population of 2,056.
From the Wikipedia article Elkton, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Edwards Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Elkton, Kentucky, United States
Elkton Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Elkton, Kentucky
Milliken Memorial Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Elkton, Kentucky
Old Todd County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
County courthouse in Kentucky, United States of America
McReynolds House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
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Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Elk Fork Country Club
Golf course
402 West Jefferson Street, Elkton
Restaurants and cafes1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
History
The city was founded by Major John Gray and established by the state assembly in 1820. It is named for the presence of an elk herd that utilized a nearby waterway and natural salt lick. It was formally incorporated in 1843.
From the History section of Elkton, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Elkton
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 37°F | 4.5 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 47°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 29°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elkton (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Todd County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-05-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-07-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Outlaw Field (CKV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Hopkinsville 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Clarksville 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Fort Campbell North 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Springfield 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Central City 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Franklin 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- White House 37 mi southeast, about 59 min by car
- Portland 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Bowling Green 42 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Nashville-Davidson 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Todd County KY Courthouse, Acdixon, CC0
- Gray House at Elkton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Todd County Courthouse, Elkton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Northern side of square in Elkton, Nyttend, Public domain
- McReynolds House in Elkton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Edwards Hall in Elkton, Nyttend, Public domain
- COMMUNITY HOUSE 1 , ELKTON-KY ( 2009 ), RANDY PRITCHETT, Public domain
- Green river female academy, GRA1835, Public domain
- W.L. Reeves House, Nyttend, Public domain
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