Ellington is a city in Reynolds County, Missouri, United States.

[5] A post office called Logan's Creek was established in 1845, and the name was changed to Ellington in 1895.

[6] The Civil War Fortification at Barnesville was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.38 square miles (3.57 km2), all land.

[8] Being located within thirty miles of Eminence, Van Buren and Lesterville makes Ellington a popular stop among Ozark National Scenic Riverways tourists.

The Sweetwater Mine is located approximately 12 miles northwest of Ellington and is owned by the Doe Run Company.

34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.