Elkton Commercial Historic District

The Elkton Commercial Historic District, in Elkton, Kentucky, is a 2.8 acres (1.1 ha) historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.[1]

Elkton Commercial Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	Jct. of N., S., E., and W. Main Sts., Elkton, Kentucky
Coordinates	36°48′34″N 87°09′15″W
Area	2.8 acres (1.1 ha)
Built	1821
Built by	Russell,Jesse
Architectural style	Colonial Revival, Italianate, Federal
NRHP reference No.	89001976[1]
Added to NRHP	November 13, 1989

It included 18 contributing buildings around the public square of Elkton, intersected by N., S., E., and W. Main Streets. The buildings are "primarily one-to-two-story masonry structures with detailing and designs reflecting local interpretations of the Italianate and Colonial Revival commercial forms of the period. While the majority of the commercial buildings have altered storefronts, most retain original upper facade detailing. The public square is the commercial center of Elkton and Todd County."[2]

These include:

• Todd County Courthouse (1835), in the center of the square, built by local brickmason Jesse Russell. This was already separately listed on the National Register.[2]
• 13 Public Square (c.1895), a one-story, eight bay, brick and stone commercial building with twin storefronts having no original details.[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
2. Gail Long; Philip Thomason (July 25, 1989). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Elkton Commercial Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved March 27, 2019. With accompanying 16 photos from 1989