Kentucky is one of those states that’s hard to place into a category. Is it southern? Midwestern? Both? You might have a different opinion depending on what part of the state you’re from, but there is one town in Kentucky that is so perfectly Southern in all the best ways, and that is Elkton in Todd County.
Elkton is located in southwestern Kentucky, in between Hopkinsville and Russellville. It is the county seat of Todd County. With a population of just over 2,000, Elkton offers that feeling of community that often comes with small towns.
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The Todd County Courthouse is one of the oldest courthouses in the state. It was built in 1835.
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The Courthouse also houses the Todd County Welcome Center. The building is located right in the middle of Public Square, which is the heart of Elkton. Public Square has 20 buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as many businesses, shops, and restaurants.
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Walk around Public Square to get a feel for this quaint Southern town.
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Step back in time at L & R Soda Bar. This old-fashioned soda fountain has an inviting atmosphere, and will make you feel like you’re back in the 1950s.
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Enjoy a burger, fries, and milkshake or some of their hand-dipped ice cream.
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Every autumn, Elkton holds their Harvest Fest, which is a street festival that takes place in Public Square.
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People flock to Elkton for the event. There is live music, activities for children and adults alike, barbecue, and vendors that sell things like jewelry, clothes, crafts, baked goods, and more.
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Another great site to see in Elkton is the Memorial Community House, located at 208 W. Main Street.
Wikimedia Commons/Randy Pritchett The house was built in 1928, and was paid for by Mary Milliken and her husband Samuel Canning Childs. The mansion is the first privately donated community house in America.
Elkton also has an Amish community, and you can find several businesses along the historic Highway 68-80. Head down to southwestern Kentucky to explore this little Southern town for yourself. Has anyone ever been to Elkton?
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The house was built in 1928, and was paid for by Mary Milliken and her husband Samuel Canning Childs. The mansion is the first privately donated community house in America.
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