Elkton, Virginia

About Elkton

Elkton is a small town in northern Virginia, home to 3,073 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Elkton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 972 residents per square mile.

📰 Elkton News Today

• Yvonne Kay Jackson Obituary (1962 - 2026) - Elkton, VA - Rocktown Now Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Merck announces $3 billion small-molecule plant expansion in Elkton, virginia Virginia Business · Mar 1
• William Daniel "Danny" Waugh Obituary | Kyger Funeral Homes | Elkton, VA Tribute Archive · Aug 14
• Obituary information for Randy Lee Dean kygers.com · Mar 20
• Virginia State Police investigating fatal bicycle crash involving juvenile in Elkton WHSV · Jun 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Elkton Unique

• One of 8 places in the US named Elkton — but the Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northern Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Virginia — one of 688 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Elkton

• C & J's Diner — diner
• Ciro's Italian Eatery — italian
• El Paso Mexican Grille — mexican
• Goodfellas — pizza
• Mr. J's Bagels Express — bagel
• Old 33 Beer & Burger Grill — burger
• Pizza Hut — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Miller-Kite House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elkton

• Stonewall Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Elkton

• East Rockingham High
• Elkton Elementary
• Elkton Middle
• River Bend Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Elkton

🏘️ Nearby Communities