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Location of Elkmont in Limestone County, Alabama.
Country	United States
State	Alabama
County	Limestone
Incorporated	March 28, 1873
Area
• Total	1.65 sq mi (4.28 km2)
• Land	1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	843 ft (257 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	411
• Density	250.15/sq mi (96.61/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	35620
Area code(s)	256
FIPS code	01-23488
GNIS feature ID	2406437
Website	https://www.elkmontal.gov/

Elkmont is a small town located in Limestone County, Alabama, in the United States. It's part of a larger area called the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. In 2010, about 434 people lived there. The population was a bit higher in 2000, with 470 residents.

History of Elkmont

Elkmont started as a stop on a new railroad line in 1859. It was first called "Fort Hampton." In 1866, its name was changed to "Elkmont" because many elk used to live in the area.

The railroad line eventually became part of the L&N Railroad system. They built the train station, called a depot, in 1887. This old depot is now used as a community center for the town. The railroad tracks are no longer there, but the path is now a walking and biking trail called the Richard Martin Trail. Elkmont officially became a town in 1873.

During the Civil War, a battle took place just south of Elkmont in September 1864. It was called the Battle of Sulphur Creek Trestle. Today, this historic battle site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography of Elkmont

Elkmont is located in northern Alabama. It's found where County Road 49 (Upper Fort Hampton Road) meets the old railroad line, which is now the Richard Martin Trail. The town is a few miles north of Athens and a short distance south of the Alabama-Tennessee state line.

Interstate 65 passes to the east of Elkmont, and the Elk River flows to the west. A state road, State Route 127, also runs along part of Elkmont's western border.

The U.S. Census Bureau states that Elkmont covers an area of about 1.6 square miles (4.2 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

Population Changes in Elkmont

As of the year 2000, there were 470 people living in Elkmont. These people lived in 172 households, and 136 of those were families. The town had about 293 people per square mile.

In terms of who lived there:

• About 83% of the people were White.
• About 15% were Black or African American.
• A small number were from other racial backgrounds or two or more races.
• About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (40%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (64%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.73 people.

The population was spread out by age:

• About 28% were under 18 years old.
• About 32% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• About 15% were 65 years or older.

The average age in Elkmont was 35 years.

Economy of Elkmont

Elkmont is home to Belle Chevre, a company that makes special goat cheese. Another important business in the area is the ELECTRICFIL Corporation. This company is part of a French group called EFI Automotive and employs nearly 150 people in the Elkmont area.

The Richard Martin Trail, which used to be a railroad line, also passes through Elkmont. This trail can bring visitors and support local businesses.

Education in Elkmont

Students in Elkmont attend schools that are part of the Limestone County School District.

Notable People from Elkmont

Some well-known people have come from Elkmont, including:

• Michael Boley: A professional football linebacker.
• The Delmore Brothers: Famous country music singers who were early stars on the Grand Ole Opry.
• Billy Hogan: A talented singer and songwriter.
• Horace Elmo Nichols: He served as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1975 to 1980.

Belle Chevre building

See also

In Spanish: Elkmont para niños