The City of Elkton will unveil a new elk statue on the Historic Public Square later this month.
A news release says Mayor Arthur Green is donating the statue to the citizens of Elkton in commemoration of Elkton’s Bicentennial in 2020. The elk statue will be located on the east lawn on the Historic 1835 Courthouse, where the unveiling and ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 21 at 11 a.m.
The elk statue memorializes Elkton’s beginnings. Called “Elk Town” for the large herds once drawn to a salt lick, Elkton began as a small settlement just west of Elk Fork Creek located east of the current Public Square. In March 1819, Thomas Garvin and Thomas Jameson laid out the original eighteen-lot plat of the town of Elkton. However, most believe the town officially commenced on May 8, 1820, when Elkton was designated the county seat of Todd County.
Since 2020 is also the bicentennial celebration for Todd County, there will also be an address by Todd County Judge/Executive Todd Mansfield.
There will also be brief historical presentations about Elkton and Todd County, musical guests, and recognition of special guests in attendance.
There will be giveaways and bicentennial commemorative merchandise for sale following the ceremony.