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Elizabethtown, IL

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Population
225
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
361 ft
Median Home Value
$125,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$241/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$23,077
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Elizabethtown

Elizabethtown is a quiet, scenic village perched along the Ohio River in southern Illinois. Home to fewer than 400 people, it is the smallest county seat in the state. Daily life moves at an easy pace, framed by the river and the rolling bluffs of Hardin County. Route 146 connects the community to nearby spots like Cave-in-Rock and Golconda, while the local courthouse and small downtown keep everything convenient and walkable.

Elizabethtown, Illinois

Settled in the early 1800s as a ferry landing and tavern stop, Elizabethtown is one of the oldest river towns in Illinois. Its famous landmark, the historic Rose Hotel, still overlooks the water where barges drift past and visitors stop by the local floating diner for catfish. Surrounded by the Shawnee National Forest, it is an appealing spot for anyone who values river views, deep local history, and true small-town quiet.

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