Elkton, Colorado
Elkton is an extinct town in Teller County, Colorado, United States. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
Elkton | |
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Town | |
Etymology: Elk | |
Coordinates: 38°43′20″N 105°09′02″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Colorado |
County | Teller County |
A post office called Elkton was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1926.[2] The community was named for the abundance of elk.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elkton, Colorado
- "Post offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
- Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 20.
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