ElktonOregon
Elkton is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the lower Umpqua River, at the junction of Oregon Route 38 and Oregon Route 138, about 20 miles (32 km) west of Interstate 5 and about 14 miles (23 km) west of Drain.
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About Elkton
Elkton is a tiny community in southwestern Oregon with an estimated population of 187.
Officially, Elkton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 813 residents per square mile.
What Makes Elkton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Elkton — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Elkton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elkton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elkton
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.