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What is there to do in Elkin?
Whether you are moving to Elkin or just visiting, start your research by visiting these websites that offer information on events, hotels, shopping and more:

          Start with: ExploreElkin.com or visit Explore Elkin on Facebook.
 
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Elkin Asset Chart

Click here to see a chart of Town of Elkin assets and quality of life benefits. 


Historic  Properties owned by the Town of Elkin:


Hollywood Cemetery  is located at 451 N Bridge Street, and is on the National Register of Historic Places along with Elkin's downtown and a few surrounding neighborhoods.  In 1897, Thomas Lenior Gwyn and his wife Amelia sold nearly 6 1/2 acres to the Town of Elkin for this town cemetery, located on the northwest side of what was then the "old State Road to Virginia", now N Bridge Street.  The first known mention of Hollywood Cemetery came in 1897 newspaper announcing that a monument had been erected at the grave of a Gwyn family member, Carrie Gwyn Smith, but other Gwyn family members had been buried in the cemetery since the 1870's. 


Richard Gwyn Museum - The Richard Gwyn Museum is owned by the Town, but managed by the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.  It is located in downtown on Church Street, next to the Foothills Arts Council (FAC). You can explore the museum during operational hours of the FAC, as they can open the facility for you Wednesday - Saturday from noon till 6pm.  The building is the oldest building in Surry County that was used as a school or church and is filled with local history and artifacts.  Public parking is available on site. Free to public, donation suggested. 


Active Civic & Major Interest Groups: 


  • Elkin Lion's Club, try https://www.facebook.com/Elkin-Lions-Club-980250422046847/
  • Elkin Masonic Lodge, visit https://www.facebook.com/Elkin-Masonic-Lodge-1462583010721463/
  • The Yadkin Valley Rotary Club information can be found at http://www.yadkinvalleyrotary.org/. Facebook link here.
  • The Yadkin Valley Chamber of Commerce, located in downtown Elkin, go to http://www.yadkinvalley.org/.  This includes information on the wineries, festivals, calendar of events, and business directories of Yadkin Valley... great for people who are moving into the area because they have a "Newcomers" section as well.
  • Youth outdoor activities, community service and camping trips for your children begin with scouting:  
    • For Elkin BSA Troop 648, go to their web page at http://www.elkintroop648.org/index.php. They meet at First United Methodist Church, at the scout hut on Monday evenings. Other troops are in the surrounding communities.
    • For Elkin GSA Troop, please provide us with your contact information for the girls in the community.
  • Watershed NOW is a community group that focuses on clean water education for future generation. Learn more at watershednownc.com
  • Elkin Valley Trails Association consists of volunteers who love the outdoors and enjoy creating beautiful hiking and biking trails in Elkin and beyond. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact them at their EVTA website.  They are currently grooming off-road trails from downtown Elkin to Stone Mountain State Park, and downtown Elkin towards Pilot Mountain State Park. You can also learn about more trail information by clicking here

Urban Archery Season within Town Limits

The Town of Elkin does participate in urban archery deer hunting season, which is typically mid-January to mid-February each year.  For more information, please visit the Police Department's page on Urban Archery by clicking here.  

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Mailing Address

Post Office Box 857 Elkin, North Carolina 28621

Street Address

226 North Bridge Street Elkin, North Carolina 28621

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