Elkton is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Todd County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,062 at the 2010 census.
Name: | Elkton city |
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LSAD Code: | 25 |
LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
State: | Kentucky |
County: | Todd County |
Elevation: | 623 ft (190 m) |
Total Area: | 2.55 sq mi (6.61 km²) |
Land Area: | 2.55 sq mi (6.60 km²) |
Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
Total Population: | 2,056 |
Population Density: | 806.59/sq mi (311.45/km²) |
ZIP code: | 42220 |
Area code: | 270 & 364 |
FIPS code: | 2124400 |
GNISfeature ID: | 0491697 |
Website: | www.elktonky.com |
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History
The city was founded by Major John Gray and established by the state assembly in 1820. It is named for a nearby watering hole previously hosting a large elk herd. It was formally incorporated in 1843.
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Geography
Elkton is located at 36°48′32″N 87°9′23″W / 36.80889°N 87.15639°W / 36.80889; -87.15639 (36.808926, -87.156377).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km), all land.
See also
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