Elkton Tennessee Map

About Elkton, Tennessee

Elkton is a locality in Giles County, Tennessee, United States. It is a small community with a population of 469. The population density is 90.7 people per km². Elkton is located at 35.0523°N, 86.8886°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 38477.

Elkton rests in a wide, fertile basin where the land begins its slow, upward tilt toward the rolling hills of Southern Middle Tennessee. It lies 5.9 miles east-south-east of Giles, TN (from Giles, TN: bearing 116°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-north-west of Ardmore. Creek bottoms, rich with the dark, loamy soil that has nourished generations, snake through fields of corn and soybeans, their green stalks whispering secrets to the warm, humid breeze that carries the scent of ripening grain. The sky here, especially in the late afternoon, stretches out in an immense, pale blue dome, often softened by a haze that lends a luminous quality to the distant treelines, blurring the sharp edges of the world into a gentler, more inviting landscape. The air itself feels thick and slow, carrying the hum of insects and the occasional distant rumble of a tractor, a constant, low-frequency pulse that defines the quietude of Elkton. The history of Elkton is deeply intertwined with the fertile ground it occupies, a legacy of agricultural endeavor that continues to shape its local economy. For decades, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock, a tradition that still forms the backbone of the community. While the industrial pulse of larger cities beats far away, Elkton finds its character in the straightforward pursuits of farming and the small businesses that serve its residents, their storefronts lining the main thoroughfares with a comfortable familiarity. The presence of a local historical society hints at stories held within the weathered barns and older homes, a quiet testament to the people who have called this place home, their lives as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot the surrounding pastures.

About This Elkton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Elkton, Tennessee — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.052305, -86.888615. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Elkton and Giles County.

Detailed location data for Elkton includes the ZIP code (38477), telephone area code (901), county seat of Giles County (Pulaski), and school district assignment (Giles County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Elkton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.