The roads in Elk Township are said to follow the paths of elks, (hence, maybe the name of Elk). No history can be found to authenticate where the name of Elk originated. It was originally called "Shoestring Township" because of its shape which resembles a shoestring, says Mr. Oscar Carr, one of the oldest living residents of the area.
It is believed that the earliest residents in Elk Township settled in the Ewan-Bridgeton Pike area where the oldest homes still standing date to the mid-1700's. The Township, set aside in April 1891, has a current population of 3,514 (2000 census). It was separated from Franklin, Harrison, Clayton, and Woolwich Townships. Elk Township comprises several small settlements, namely: Aura, Ferrell, Hardingville, Lake Garrison, Lake Gilman, Lawns, Lakeview Park, Clayton Park, and parts of Ewan & Clayton. There are also several new areas of development, namely: Still Run, Covey Estates, Hampton Hills, and Meadowbrook.
The official structure of Elk Township consists of a five-member Township Committee. There is a nine-member school board, the controlling force of the Elk Township School system. Elk Township continues to expand its services to the residents.
Average House assessment: $232,387.
Municipal Information
Municipal Building, 667 Whig Lane Road, 856-881-6225
Fire/ Emergency: 911
Police Non- Emergency: 856-881-6688
Public Works: 856-881-6525 ext 21
Tax Office: 856-881-6525 ext 21
Public Schools
Aura Elementary School, 100 Unionville Road 856-881-6889
Delsea Regional High School, Fries Mill Road, Franklin Township 856-694-0100