Elkton, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Columbiana |
| Township | Elkrun |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
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| ZIP code | 44415 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1064610[1] |
Elkton is an unincorporated community located in central Elkrun Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.[1] It is located at latitude 40°45'43" north, longitude 80°41'56" west. The United States Postal Service has assigned Elkton the ZIP code 44415. (This is not to be confused with West Elkton, Ohio, which is in an entirely different part of the state.) It lies along State Route 154.
History
Elkton was platted in 1835.[2] A post office called Elkton has been in operation since 1838.[3] The community thrived due to its location on the Sandy and Beaver Canal, but was in decline by the late 1840s when the canal became unprofitable and was suspended.[4]
Notable institutions
Elkton is the location of a federal prison, the Federal Correctional Institution, Elkton.
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Municipalities and communities of Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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