Elkton is an unincorporated community in Hickory County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. A post office at Elkton was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1955. The post office was a Flag Stop during the Butterfield Overland Mail period 1858-1861. Yoast Station was just 2.2mi south of the post office and was a horse change-over for the Butterfie…Elkton is an unincorporated community in Hickory County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. A post office at Elkton was established in 1845, and remained in operation until 1955. The post office was a Flag Stop during the Butterfield Overland Mail period 1858-1861. Yoast Station was just 2.2mi south of the post office and was a horse change-over for the Butterfield Stagecoach. The community was named for the abundance of deer near the original town site.
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