Elkton — A late 1950s or early 1960s view of the “town hall and the shopping center of this bustling county seat of Cecil County.” The YMCA, the police department, and the town hall occupy the building that is now the headquarters of the Elkton Alliance. In the background is the J. J. Newberry Company.
The postcard was mailed to Mrs. Ralph Terrell, https://www.cecilcountyhistory.com Lester Ave., Findlay, Ohio. The message reads: “Sept – 1 – 1967. We were married here Sept. 1, 1917, on our way to Williamsburg Va., Asheville, NC, and area. Say hello to Hazel and Elva – see yo next summer – love. Fred & Ireen.”
It was around 1917 when this young couple was married that Elkton was getting a reputation as a place for quick marriages. Until around 1913 Wilmington had been the designated spot, but the Delaware Legislature passed a waiting period requirement and with that, the business started across the state line into Elkton, where a fast marriage could be arranged.
Here’s a link to an article about Elkton’s marriage history
http://www.dixonhistory.com/cecilcounty/when-the-honeymoon-express-rolled-into-elkton-bringing-wedding-business-to-town/
