Located in the Heart of Jo Daviess County, Elizabeth is home to approximately 682 residents.  Main Street provides residents with a variety of goods and services such as banks, restaurants, clothing stores, real estate offices, gift and antique shops, grocery store and an auto dealership.  Further shopping is available close by in historic Galena, Illinois and Dubuque, Iowa.



           Educational facilities consist of the Highland Community College West, offering associates degrees and certificates, the Jo Carroll Area Vocational Center providing vocational, career and technical training opportunities, and the award winning River Ridge Community School (K-12) serving the                                                                            communites of Elizabeth and Hanover.


    Attractions found in Elizabeth include the Apple River Fort, the Elizabeth History Museum and the Chicago Great Western Railroad Depot.  The Apple River Fort Interpretive Center has an informational desk, gift shop and Blackhawk War theatre. 


        Another fun outing is going to the Scurmeier Forest which has 2 miles of hiking trails with one third dedicated to teaching hikers about the foliage.