Elizabeth, Illinois facts for kids
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Elizabeth
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Elizabeth, Illinois, as seen from the observation tower west of the village
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| Etymology: Elizabeth Armstrong, an early settler | |
| Nickname(s):
The Heart of Jo Daviess County
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Location of Elizabeth in Jo Daviess County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jo Daviess |
| Township | Elizabeth |
| Government | |
| • Body | Village Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Land | 0.92 sq mi (2.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 694 |
| • Density | 754.35/sq mi (291.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61028
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| Area code(s) | 815 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-23165 |
| GNIS ID(s) | 407869, 2398800 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Elizabeth, Illinois |
Elizabeth is a small village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 694 people lived there.
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History of Elizabeth
Before European settlers arrived, the area where Elizabeth is now was home to the Sac and Fox Nation people. White settlers started moving into the area in the early 1800s. They were interested in the lead (a type of metal) found in the ground.
The mining of lead in Jo Daviess County is thought to have led to the Black Hawk War in 1832. During this conflict, the Apple River Fort was built for protection. A battle took place there on June 24, 1832.
During the battle, a brave woman named Elizabeth Armstrong encouraged the people at the fort to keep fighting. Because of her courage and the help of other women, the community was later named Elizabeth. It was officially made a village in 1868.
In 1878, the Chicago Great Western Railroad built tracks through the area. This helped the village grow and brought more people to live there. The old Elizabeth station is still there today. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1996 because of its historical importance.
Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 507 | — | |
| 1890 | 495 | −2.4% | |
| 1900 | 659 | 33.1% | |
| 1910 | 703 | 6.7% | |
| 1920 | 687 | −2.3% | |
| 1930 | 651 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 694 | 6.6% | |
| 1950 | 723 | 4.2% | |
| 1960 | 729 | 0.8% | |
| 1970 | 707 | −3.0% | |
| 1980 | 772 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 641 | −17.0% | |
| 2000 | 682 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 761 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 694 | −8.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, Elizabeth had 682 people living in 309 homes. About 21% of these homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the village was 48 years old.
Geography and Climate
Elizabeth is located at 42°19′1″N 90°13′24″W / 42.31694°N 90.22333°W. It covers about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers) of land.
Weather in Elizabeth
| Climate data for Elizabeth, Illinois (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1984–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 59 (15) |
72 (22) |
85 (29) |
88 (31) |
96 (36) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
102 (39) |
97 (36) |
91 (33) |
77 (25) |
71 (22) |
103 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 48.7 (9.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
69.4 (20.8) |
78.4 (25.8) |
86.5 (30.3) |
91.4 (33.0) |
92.6 (33.7) |
91.0 (32.8) |
88.8 (31.6) |
82.2 (27.9) |
66.5 (19.2) |
52.9 (11.6) |
94.3 (34.6) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 28.0 (−2.2) |
32.8 (0.4) |
45.5 (7.5) |
58.8 (14.9) |
70.2 (21.2) |
79.8 (26.6) |
83.3 (28.5) |
81.4 (27.4) |
74.6 (23.7) |
62.1 (16.7) |
46.6 (8.1) |
33.6 (0.9) |
58.1 (14.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 19.2 (−7.1) |
23.5 (−4.7) |
35.5 (1.9) |
47.3 (8.5) |
58.6 (14.8) |
68.8 (20.4) |
72.2 (22.3) |
70.1 (21.2) |
62.3 (16.8) |
50.5 (10.3) |
37.2 (2.9) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
47.5 (8.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 10.4 (−12.0) |
14.3 (−9.8) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
35.8 (2.1) |
47.1 (8.4) |
57.7 (14.3) |
61.2 (16.2) |
58.8 (14.9) |
50.0 (10.0) |
38.9 (3.8) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
16.9 (−8.4) |
37.0 (2.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −14.6 (−25.9) |
−8.3 (−22.4) |
6.0 (−14.4) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
43.4 (6.3) |
50.6 (10.3) |
48.0 (8.9) |
35.3 (1.8) |
22.8 (−5.1) |
11.3 (−11.5) |
−5.1 (−20.6) |
−18.8 (−28.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −35 (−37) |
−35 (−37) |
−20 (−29) |
9 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
33 (1) |
39 (4) |
37 (3) |
19 (−7) |
9 (−13) |
−2 (−19) |
−29 (−34) |
−35 (−37) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.43 (36) |
1.74 (44) |
2.33 (59) |
3.85 (98) |
4.29 (109) |
5.82 (148) |
4.65 (118) |
4.02 (102) |
3.85 (98) |
3.04 (77) |
2.44 (62) |
1.89 (48) |
39.35 (999) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.4 (21) |
8.1 (21) |
3.5 (8.9) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.3 (0.76) |
1.9 (4.8) |
6.9 (18) |
30.2 (77.26) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.6 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 11.0 | 12.1 | 11.7 | 9.5 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 113.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.4 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 4.4 | 18.0 |
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The weather box above shows the average temperatures and rainfall in Elizabeth. It also lists the highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded there.
Local Newspapers
Even though Elizabeth is a small village, it has a long history of local newspapers. The Elizabeth News started publishing around 1889. It later changed its name to the Elizabeth Weekly News and continued until 1979. Another newspaper, the Elizabeth Times, was published from 1937 to 1955.
Education
Students in Elizabeth attend public schools operated by the River Ridge Community Unit School District 210. This includes River Ridge High School.
Famous People from Elizabeth
- John C. McKenzie: A former U.S. Congressman who lived most of his life in Elizabeth.
- Leo E. Allen: Another U.S. Congressman who was born in Elizabeth. He served 14 terms!
- Andrew Bird: A well-known musician who plays many instruments. He has a home on a farm just outside the village.
- Phox: A musical band from Wisconsin. They have been writing and recording their second album in Elizabeth.
Images for kids
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Elizabeth station around 1900.
See also
In Spanish: Elizabeth (Illinois) para niños
