Elkton | |
Settlement Type: | Town |
Etymology: | Elk |
Coordinates: | 38.7222°N -105.1506°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | United States |
Subdivision Type1: | State |
Subdivision Name1: | Colorado |
Subdivision Type2: | County |
Subdivision Name2: | Teller County |
Unit Pref: | Metric |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Elkton is an extinct town in Teller County, Colorado, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.
A post office called Elkton was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1926.[1] The community was named for the abundance of elk.[2]