Editing Elkton, Maryland (section)

==Notable people==
* [[Robert Alexander (Maryland)|Robert Alexander]], an American planter, lawyer, and [[Loyalist (American Revolution)|Tory]] political leader during the [[American Revolution]]
* [[James Allison Jr.]] (1772–1854), born in Elkton, [[United States Congressman]]
* Rev. [[John Andrews (clergyman)]] D.D. (1746–1813), born near the head of the Elk River; attended Head of Elk School; graduate, professor and provost of [[University of Pennsylvania]]; founder of [[York College of Pennsylvania]]
* [[John Creswell|John A. J. Creswell]], [[United States Postmaster General]]
* [[James G. Crouse (politician)|James G. Crouse]], former [[Maryland House of Delegates|Delegate]] and longest-serving mayor of Elkton, served as mayor 1978–1998
* [[Austin Lane Crothers]], 46th [[Governor of Maryland]]
* [[Martha Finley]], author of children's books in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Although she was not born in Elkton, she lived there for several years.
* [[James Black Groome]], 36th [[Governor of Maryland]]
* [[Dwayne Henry]], former [[MLB]] relief pitcher
* [[Bobby Jones (outfielder)|Bob Jones]], former [[outfielder]] and [[first baseman]] for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], [[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]]-awarded [[Vietnam War]] veteran
* [[Samuel J. Keys]], mayor of Elkton and member of the Maryland House of Delegates<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-baltimore-sun-elkton-election-12-ap/127099475/ |title=Elkton Election |date=April 12, 1898 |newspaper=[[The Baltimore Sun]] |page=10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=June 25, 2023}}{{Open access }}</ref>
* [[Henry McIntire]] (1835–1863), Union Army lieutenant colonel who died of wounds sustained at the [[Battle of Glendale]]
* [[Bernard Purdie]], drummer and session musician who has worked with various well-known soul, rock, pop, and jazz musicians
* [[Jeremy Rose]], jockey and 2005 [[ESPY Award|ESPY]] award winner
* [[Michael Rudolph]], [[United States Army]] officer, served as acting [[List of Adjutant Generals of the U.S. Army|Adjutant General]] and acting [[List of Inspectors General of the U.S. Army|Inspector General of the U.S. Army]] in 1793
* [[Frank R. Scott]] (1856–1917), member of the Maryland House of Delegates<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/newark-post-death-of-frank-r-scott-7-m/133581224/ |title=Death of Frank R. Scott |date=March 7, 1917 |newspaper=Newark Post |page=6 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=October 17, 2023}}{{Open access }}</ref>
* [[Julian C. Smith]], a [[United States Marine Corps]] general
* [[Larry Webster]], former [[NFL]] defensive tackle with [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Baltimore Ravens]] and [[New York Jets]]
* [[Larry Webster III]], NFL defensive end for the [[Carolina Panthers]]
* [[Vic Willis]] (April 12, 1876 – August 3, 1947), Hall of Fame MLB pitcher
* [[Harry Woolman]], motorcycle daredevil, character actor, movie stuntman, and special effects performer