Elkton is an extinct town in Teller County,

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classifies it as a populated place. A post office called Elkton was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1926. The community was named for the abundance of

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Ghost towns in Colorado Geography of Teller County, Colorado {{Colorado-geo-stub