Virginia Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Elkton, Virginia

Population: 2,042

Located in Rockingham County

Welcome to Elkton Virginia in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley at foot of Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia near Harrisonburg Virginia. Surrounded by farms, which provide a wonderful country environment, Elkton Virginia, is a quaint little town, far from traffic jams and frantic crowds.

Nestled beside the Shenandoah River, Elkton Virginia, is a thriving community providing quality public education, health care, employment and community activities. The majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, with the Skyline Drive rolling along its summit, rises to the east. The Massanutten Mountains, boasting multiple recreational opportunities, lies to the west.

Area attractions include Skyline Drive and the Blue Ridge Parkway, which offer marvelous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park. For hikers and backpackers, the Appalachian Trail offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Northern Virginia. In addition, the nationally acclaimed Shenandoah Vineyards is something to see. Long known for its rich heritage and fertile farmland, the Shenandoah Valley has a temperate climate and enviable growing season. The valley's grapes are protected from frost in the spring and allowed to fully ripen in the fall to produce its award-winning wines.

Interstate 81 is 15 miles east on US 33. Charlottesville is just 40 miles southeast via US 33 East and US 29 South. Richmond, 94 miles southeast, is accessible by interstate or scenic by-way. Washington, DC, is 120 miles northeast. In addition to the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, the following airports also serve the valley: Roanoke, Charlottesville, Washington-Dulles, Reagan National and Baltimore-Washington.

The Elkton Elementary School and Elkton Middle School are located within the town limits. Spotswood High School, a consolidated school for Eastern Rockingham County, is in Penn Laird. Coors Brewery-Shenandoah Valley and Merck and Company are the largest industries in the Elkton area and employ many residents. The community supports 4 banks, 2 financial institutions and over 75 businesses.

In 1992, Elkton was selected as a Virginia Main Street Community. It is Virginia's smallest Main Street Community and is the state's "Demonstration Project on Small Towns." The Elkton Main Street Program works to create and sustain long-term economic stability within Elkton by strengthening the traditional community center - its downtown.

Long known for its rich heritage and fertile farmland, the Shenandoah Valley has a temperate climate and enviable growing season. Evidence of this is the nationally acclaimed Shenandoah Vineyards, with its award-winning wines. The valley's grapes are protected from frost in the spring and allowed to fully ripen in the fall, thus broadening quality parameters and enabling optimal selection at harvest.

Elkton offers facilities for baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, volleyball and horseshoes. Three city parks comprising 20 acres include playgrounds, picnic areas and walking trails. Within a 50-mile radius of Elkton, the George Washington National Forest features 189,228 acres of natural habitat, hiking, fishing and hunting. The Shenandoah River is a popular retreat for canoes.

Massanutten Resort, a 4-season resort just 10 minutes to the west, offers swimming, mountain biking, skiing and golf.

Elkton is within easy driving distance of several major attractions including Luray Caverns, Grand Caverns in Grottoes, the American Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton, Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, in Charlottesville, and the P. Buckley Moss Museum in Waynesboro. The Shenandoah Valley Folk Art & Heritage Center, in nearby Dayton, has exhibits dating from pre-history artifacts to the new millennium, a diverse collection of folk art, a genealogy library and much more!

Yearly events in Elkton include the Firemen's Carnival and Cruisin' Elkton Car Show in June; "Summer Evenings in Elkton" fine arts series in July, August and September; Field Day in August; Elkton Horse Show in September; and Autumn Days-Fall Festival and Halloween HooDoo in October. Rockingham County's Agricultural County Fair in August offers big-name attractions and much more!

This is definitely a rural community and many homes are built on lots large enough to stable horses, and keep small farmyard animals. Other homes are built on 50+ acres and offer hunting. In town a three bedroom ranch with two baths, and a basement on a city size lot will cost in the region of $120-$160. Homes out in the country, built on several acres will cost between $260 and $1,000,000. Rest assured, no matter where in Elkton you choose to settle, you will find yourself surrounded by beauty, spectacular views and never far from the river!

Come and join in the fun here in Elkton - this is an area renowned for its beauty, and its friendliness. Why not check it out?