Elkton, Missouri


Elkton is an unincorporated community in Hickory County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Elkton was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1955. The community was named for the abundance of deer near the original town site.

Notable person

Hattie Helen Gould Beck, an early movie and stage star, was born at Elkton in 1904.