Elkton is a town located in the state of Maryland within the United States. It serves as the county seat for Cecil County.
The town was historically known as Head of Elk, a name derived from its position at the head of navigation on the Elk River. This river is one of five tributary rivers that flow into the northern portion of the Chesapeake Bay.
According to the 2020 census, the population of Elkton was 15,776, reflecting an increase from the 15,443 residents recorded in 2010.