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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Elkton (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Elkton. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Elkton is located in Cecil County and is the County Seat.

To see how the shape of Maryland's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Cecil County: New Castle (DE), Harford, Kent, Chester (PA) & Lancaster (PA).

Below are the counties that are near Elkton. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Elkton:

  • Cecil County     (The home county of Elkton)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Windsor Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windsor Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windsor Village
      • Windsor Village is located in Cecil County
    • Delancy Village
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delancy Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delancy Village
      • Delancy Village is located in Cecil County
    • Forest View Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest View Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest View Village
      • Forest View Village is located in Cecil County
    • Elk Mills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Mills
      • Elk Mills is located in Cecil County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elk Mills <2>
    • West Creek Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Creek Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Creek Village
      • West Creek Village is located in Cecil County
    • Winding Brook Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Winding Brook Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winding Brook Village
      • Winding Brook Village is located in Cecil County
    • Iron Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
      • Iron Hill is located in Cecil County
    • Childs
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Childs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childs
      • Childs is located in Cecil County
    • Marley Village
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Village
      • Marley Village is located in Cecil County
    • Cherry Hill
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
      • Cherry Hill is located in Cecil County
    • Andora
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Andora
      • Andora is located in Cecil County
    • Chesapeake City
      (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesapeake City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesapeake City
      • Chesapeake City is located in Cecil County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 695 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesapeake City <2>
    • Prestige Village
      (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prestige Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prestige Village
      • Prestige Village is located in Cecil County
  • Harford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Havre de Grace
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Havre de Grace have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Havre de Grace
      • Havre de Grace is located in Harford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 14,147 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Havre de Grace <2>
    • Lapidum
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lapidum have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lapidum
      • Lapidum is located in Harford County
    • Webster Village
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Webster Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Webster Village
      • Webster Village is located in Harford County
    • Aberdeen Proving Ground
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Aberdeen Proving Ground. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aberdeen Proving Ground
      • Aberdeen Proving Ground is located in Harford County
    • Bayside Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bayside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bayside Village
      • Bayside Village is located in Harford County
    • Aberdeen
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aberdeen have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aberdeen
      • Aberdeen is located in Harford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 15,964 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aberdeen <2>
    • Conowingo Village
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conowingo Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conowingo Village
      • Conowingo Village is located in Harford County
    • Darlington
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Darlington have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Darlington
      • Darlington is located in Harford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Darlington <2>
    • Glenville
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenville
      • Glenville is located in Harford County
    • Hopewell Village
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hopewell Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hopewell Village
      • Hopewell Village is located in Harford County
    • Perryman
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Perryman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Perryman
      • Perryman is located in Harford County
    • Churchville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Churchville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Churchville
      • Churchville is located in Harford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Churchville <2>
    • Belcamp
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belcamp have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belcamp
      • Belcamp is located in Harford County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belcamp <2>
  • Kent County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Gregg Neck
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gregg Neck
      • Gregg Neck is located in Kent County
    • Sassafras
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sassafras
      • Sassafras is located in Kent County
    • Georgetown
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
      • Georgetown is located in Kent County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <2>
    • Dogwood Village
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dogwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dogwood Village
      • Dogwood Village is located in Kent County
    • Galena
      (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
    • Lambson
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lambson have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lambson
      • Lambson is located in Kent County
    • Massey
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Massey have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Massey
      • Massey is located in Kent County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Massey <2>
    • Betterton
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Betterton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Betterton
      • Betterton is located in Kent County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 311 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Betterton <2>
    • Coleman
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleman have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleman
      • Coleman is located in Kent County
    • Kennedyville
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kennedyville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kennedyville
      • Kennedyville is located in Kent County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kennedyville <2>
    • Still Pond
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Still Pond have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Still Pond
      • Still Pond is located in Kent County
    • Millington
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Lynch
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynch
      • Lynch is located in Kent County
  • Queen Anne's County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Crumpton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
    • Sudlersville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sudlersville have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sudlersville
      • Sudlersville is located in Queen Anne's County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 487 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sudlersville <2>
    • Kings Town Manor
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kings Town Manor have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kings Town Manor
      • Kings Town Manor is located in Queen Anne's County
    • Kingstown
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingstown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstown
      • Kingstown is located in Queen Anne's County
  • Kent County (DE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Clayton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
    • Blackiston
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blackiston
      • Blackiston is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Smyrna
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smyrna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Kent County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 12,163 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smyrna <2>
    • Spruance City
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spruance City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spruance City
      • Spruance City is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Sunnyside Village
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunnyside Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunnyside Village
      • Sunnyside Village is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Burtonwood Village
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burtonwood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burtonwood Village
      • Burtonwood Village is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Kenton
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kenton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kenton
      • Kenton is located in Kent County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 275 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kenton <2>
    • Lakeshore Village
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeshore Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeshore Village
      • Lakeshore Village is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Cheswold
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheswold have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheswold
      • Cheswold is located in Kent County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,759 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheswold <2>
    • Leipsic
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Dinahs Corner
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dinahs Corner
      • Dinahs Corner is located in Kent County (DE)
    • Hartly
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hartly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hartly
      • Hartly is located in Kent County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 76 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hartly <2>
  • New Castle County (DE)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Glasgow
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glasgow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow
      • Glasgow is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Pencader Village
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pencader Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pencader Village
      • Pencader Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Wilson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
      • Wilson is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Keeney
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keeney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keeney
      • Keeney is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Brookside
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brookside have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookside
      • Brookside is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Newark
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newark
      • Newark is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 33,849 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newark <2>
    • Kirkwood
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirkwood have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirkwood
      • Kirkwood is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kirkwood <2>
    • Salem Village
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem Village
      • Salem Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Windy Hills
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Hills
      • Windy Hills is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Summit Bridge
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Bridge
      • Summit Bridge is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Bear
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bear have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bear
      • Bear is located in New Castle County (DE)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bear <2>
    • Centennial Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centennial Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centennial Village
      • Centennial Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Raintree Village
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raintree Village have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raintree Village
      • Raintree Village is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Cumberland County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Bay Side
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bay Side have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bay Side
      • Bay Side is located in Cumberland County (NJ)
    • Othello
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Othello
      • Othello is located in Cumberland County (NJ)
    • Roadstown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roadstown
      • Roadstown is located in Cumberland County (NJ)
    • Greenwich
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwich
      • Greenwich is located in Cumberland County (NJ)
    • Beals Mill
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beals Mill
      • Beals Mill is located in Cumberland County (NJ)
  • Gloucester County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Beckett
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beckett have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beckett
      • Beckett is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Bridgeport
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
      • Bridgeport is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Cooper
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cooper have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cooper
      • Cooper is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
    • Avis Mills
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avis Mills
      • Avis Mills is located in Gloucester County (NJ)
  • Salem County (NJ)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Pennsville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsville
      • Pennsville is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Salem
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
      • Salem is located in Salem County (NJ)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,713 people
    • Carneys Point
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carneys Point have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carneys Point
      • Carneys Point is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Hancocks Bridge
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hancocks Bridge have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hancocks Bridge
      • Hancocks Bridge is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Pointers
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pointers
      • Pointers is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Penton
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Penton
      • Penton is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Canton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canton
      • Canton is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Alloway
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alloway
      • Alloway is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Portertown
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portertown
      • Portertown is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Auburn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Auburn
      • Auburn is located in Salem County (NJ)
    • Friesburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Friesburg
      • Friesburg is located in Salem County (NJ)
  • Chester County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Strickersville
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strickersville
      • Strickersville is located in Chester County (PA)
    • Chrome
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chrome have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrome
      • Chrome is located in Chester County (PA)
    • Elkview
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elkview have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elkview
      • Elkview is located in Chester County (PA)
    • New Garden
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Garden
      • New Garden is located in Chester County (PA)
    • West Grove
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
    • Barnsley
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnsley have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnsley
      • Barnsley is located in Chester County (PA)
    • Oxford
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oxford have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oxford
      • Oxford is located in Chester County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,594 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oxford <2>
    • Avondale
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Avondale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avondale
      • Avondale is located in Chester County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,394 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Avondale <2>
    • Toughkenamon
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)
    • Chatham
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chatham
      • Chatham is located in Chester County (PA)
    • Kennett Square
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Mount Vernon
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Vernon have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Vernon
      • Mount Vernon is located in Chester County (PA)
    • Tweedale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tweedale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tweedale
      • Tweedale is located in Chester County (PA)
  • Delaware County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Zebleys Corner
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zebleys Corner
      • Zebleys Corner is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Creekside Village at Naamans
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creekside Village at Naamans have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creekside Village at Naamans
      • Creekside Village at Naamans is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Boothwyn
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boothwyn have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boothwyn
      • Boothwyn is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Boothwyn <2>
    • Garnet Valley
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Linwood
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Chelsea
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chelsea
      • Chelsea is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Marcus Hook
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Aston Mills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aston Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aston Mills
      • Aston Mills is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Chester Heights
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chester Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chester Heights
      • Chester Heights is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,751 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chester Heights <2>
    • Glen Mills
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Trainer
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Trainer have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Trainer
      • Trainer is located in Delaware County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,823 people
    • Village Green - Green Ridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Village Green - Green Ridge. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Green - Green Ridge
      • Village Green - Green Ridge is located in Delaware County (PA)
    • Village Green
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Green
      • Village Green is located in Delaware County (PA)
  • Lancaster County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Summerhill
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summerhill
      • Summerhill is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Kirks Mills
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kirks Mills have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kirks Mills
      • Kirks Mills is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Oak Hill
      (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Hill
      • Oak Hill is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Little Britain
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Britain
      • Little Britain is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • McSparran
      (23 miles [37 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McSparran have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McSparran
      • McSparran is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Furniss
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furniss
      • Furniss is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Mechanic Grove
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mechanic Grove
      • Mechanic Grove is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Ninepoints
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ninepoints have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ninepoints
      • Ninepoints is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Christiana
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
    • Benton
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benton have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benton
      • Benton is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Smyrna
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smyrna have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smyrna
      • Smyrna is located in Lancaster County (PA)
    • Quarryville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Buck
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buck
      • Buck is located in Lancaster County (PA)
  • York County (PA)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.
    • Delta
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delta
      • Delta is located in York County (PA)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 720 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delta <2>
    • Bryansville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bryansville
      • Bryansville is located in York County (PA)
    • Castle Fin
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Fin have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Fin
      • Castle Fin is located in York County (PA)
    • Slab
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Slab
      • Slab is located in York County (PA)
    • Susquehanna Trails
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Susquehanna Trails have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Susquehanna Trails
      • Susquehanna Trails is located in York County (PA)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Elkton, see our County-by-County Page for Elkton.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Elkton ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 43 newspapers that have been published in the area around Elkton.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Elkton. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Elkton and those printed in the larger area surrounding Elkton.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 6 miles [9.7 km]<4> of Elkton.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we begin with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These helpful websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Elkton:

Cemeteries Near Elkton ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Elkton.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Elkton covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.

  • Elkton Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Elkton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Elkton Cemetery
  • Gilpin Manor Memorial Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilpin Manor Memorial Park have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilpin Manor Memorial Park
  • Gilpin Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Gilpin Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Gilpin Cemetery
  • Immaculate Conception Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Immaculate Conception Cemetery
  • Otts Chapel Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Otts Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Otts Chapel Cemetery
  • Wesley Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Wesley Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Wesley Cemetery
  • Boot Hill Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boot Hill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boot Hill Cemetery
  • Pencader Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Pencader Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Pencader Cemetery
  • Leeds Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leeds Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leeds Cemetery
  • Boulden Chapel Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Boulden Chapel Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Boulden Chapel Cemetery
  • Bethel Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
  • Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
  • Continue List   (238 more) ...
    • St. Johns Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the St. Johns Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the St. Johns Cemetery
    • Union Cemetery
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Union Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Union Cemetery
    • Mt. Pisgah Cemetery
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Mt. Pisgah Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Elkton had a population of 2,318 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Elkton had a population of 15,665 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Elkton, with the one closest to Elkton listed first.

  • Singerly
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Singerly have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Singerly
    • Singerly is located in Cecil County
  • Iron Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
    • Iron Hill is located in Cecil County
  • Bank ‑ Historic
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bank have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bank
    • Bank is located in Cecil County
  • Childs
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Childs have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childs
    • Childs is located in Cecil County
  • Bacon Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bacon Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bacon Hill
    • Bacon Hill is located in Cecil County
  • Cherry Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Cecil County
  • Glasgow
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glasgow have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow
    • Glasgow is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Iron Hill
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iron Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iron Hill
    • Iron Hill is located in New Castle County (DE)
  • Barksdale
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barksdale have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barksdale
    • Barksdale is located in Cecil County
  • Leeds
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leeds have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leeds
    • Leeds is located in Cecil County
  • Eder
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eder have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eder
    • Eder is located in Cecil County
  • Chesapeake City
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chesapeake City have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chesapeake City
    • Chesapeake City is located in Cecil County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 695 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chesapeake City <2>
  • Continue List   (15 more) ...
    • Wilson
      (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilson
      • Wilson is located in New Castle County (DE)
    • Cowentown
      (5 miles [8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cowentown have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cowentown
      • Cowentown is located in Cecil County
    • Keeney
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keeney have been provided by the GNIS.<1> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keeney
      • Keeney is located in New Castle County (DE)

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Elkton. See our List of 1890's Communities around Elkton.

The official website for Elkton: www.townofelkton.org/

The official website for Cecil County: www.ccgov.org/

The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<2>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<3>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Elkton) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Elkton. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.6056, Longitude: -75.8216       In this case, the coordinates for Elkton have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Elkton, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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