Elkton, Maryland is the county seat of Cecil County, Maryland with a population of 11,893 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated in 1787, and currently is the largest municipality in Cecil County and among the 25 major towns in Maryland. It is the home of the Historical Society of Cecil County, as well as the Sheriff John F. Dewitt Museum. It is located at the northern headwaters of Chesapeake By and is near the Delaware border and hence is served by DART First State which connects Elkton to the Newark Rail Station and other DART routes.
EDUCATION
Student in Elkton have access to elementary and middle schools within the Cecil County Public schools system, as well as various private schools, with high school students attending Elkton High. Post-secondary students in Elkton have opportunities nearby with the University of Delaware only 17 miles away and West Chester University of Pennsylvania only 28 miles away, as well as Cecil College, fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Maryland Higher Education Commission, and located close to North East, MD.
RECREATION
There are several parks located in Elkton including East Meadow Park, Hatchery Park, West Meadow Park, Eder Park, Marina Park, and Hollingsworth Park. There are other parks within 15 miles of Elkton including Maryland's Elk Neck State Park, and Deleware's Brandywine Creek State Park, Fort Delaware State Park, Lums Pond State Park, and White Clay Creek State Park. Access to all these parks within and near Elkton means there is lots of opportunity for indoor activities like karate and team sports, as well as outdoor activities like cycling, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, as well as camping and picnicking.
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