Elkton, Maryland
Elkton is a town of 15,910 people in Cecil County, Maryland, founded in 1787.
Why visit Elkton
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Elkton Armory, Holly Hall and Marina Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Elkton
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About Elkton
Elkton is a town in and the county seat of Cecil County, Maryland, United States. The population was 15,807 at the 2020 census, up from 15,443 in 2010. It was formerly called Head of Elk because it sits at the head of navigation on the Elk River, one of the five tributary rivers that flow into the north of the Chesapeake Bay, east of the Susquehanna River and North East River, and north of the Bohemia River, and Sassafras River.
From the Wikipedia article Elkton, Maryland (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks19
Elkton Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
Holly Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district in New Castle County, Delaware
Andrew Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Newark, Delaware, listed on the NRHP in New Castle County
Charles and Edith Liedlich House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Elk Landing
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Building in Maryland, United States
Iron Hill School No. 112C
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
One-room school in New Castle County, United States of America
John Carney Agricultural Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Farm in New Castle County, Delaware
La Grange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
House near Glasgow in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
Mitchell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Poplar Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Art Space on Main
Museum · 0.5 mi
138 West Main Street, Elkton
Mo-We 10:00-18:00; Th-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su off; PH off
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Elkton Town Center
Park · 0.5 mi
Several benches and signs about the history of Elkton
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Archie"s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi
Take-Out or Dine In
812 Pencader Drive, Newark
Tu-Th16:00-20:00,Fr-Su 11:00-20:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.6 mi
1195 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.3 mi
300 Belle Hill Road, Elkton
Mo-Th,Su 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00
Cuzino's Family Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 1.1 mi
801 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo-Th 09:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00; PH off
Enzo's New York Square Pizza & Italian Grill
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.3 mi
802 North Bridge Street, Elkton
Mo-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 2.4 mi
221 Belle Hill Road, Elkton
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00
Great Wall
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.2 mi
991 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo,We-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
JoJo's Super Dogs
Diner · American · 0.5 mi
214 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-17:00; PH off
Mick's Crab House
Restaurant · Crab, Seafood · 1.4 mi
902 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo off; Tu-We 16:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Olive Garden
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
304 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pat's Select
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
224 South Bridge Street, Elkton
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00; PH off
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
350 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo-Th,Su 10:30-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:30
41 more on the map.
History
The town was founded by Swedish mariners and fishermen from Fort Casimir who settled the area in 1694. They called their settlement Head of Elk, as it was the head of navigation of the Elk River.
The town saw several actions during the American Revolutionary War. On August 25, 1777, Sir William Howe's Anglo-German army (13,000 British soldiers and 5,000 Germans) landed on the Elk River and marched 11 miles north to Head of Elk. Howe soon advanced to the short and victorious campaign of the Brandywine, and thence to the capture of Philadelphia. On March 8, 1781, the Marquis de Lafayette embarked his troops there to attempt a capture of Benedict Arnold. Returning on April 9, he began his overland march to Virginia. George Washington and Rochambeau with their combined forces stopped in Elkton on September 6–7, 1781, on their way to Yorktown.
In 1787, the town was incorporated as Elkton. By 1880, the population was 1,752.
The landmark historic home, Holly Hall, was built by James Sewall in the 1810s and quickly became a regional seat for important dignitaries and local politics.
From the History section of Elkton, Maryland on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
West End Gardens Motel Apartments
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
205 West Pulaski Highway
Churches and places of worship25
St Thomas AUMP Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 2.8 mi
2932 Frenchtown Road, Newark
Fellowship Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.8 mi
725 West Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
School · 3.9 mi
350 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark
Healthcare5
Map of Elkton
183 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark Ag Farm Hcn (6 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
Cecil County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-04: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-20: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Castle County Airport (ILG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Glasgow 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Newark 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- North East 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Brookside 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Bear 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Charlestown 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- St. Georges 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 11 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- North Star 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Middletown 13 mi southeast, about 20 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
- Elkton-Main+Street, Jcantroot, Public domain
- Holly Hall Elkton1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elkton Armory1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iron Hill School No. 112C, ZeWrestler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ott's Chapel Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pencader Church Glasgow Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrew Fisher House, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liedlich House, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell House 131 Main Elkton1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elk Landing Elkton MD 2, Smallbones, CC BY-SA 3.0
- La Grange Glasgow DE1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Carney Barn, Choess, CC BY-SA 3.0
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