The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Prior to European contact, the area where the village stands today was inhabited by the Sauk and Meskwaki peoples. It is believed that white settlers had moved into the area starting in the early 1800s due to the prominence of lead in the earth. These mines that were built in Jo Daviess County are considered to be what triggered the 1832 Black Hawk War and the devastating Bad Axe Massacre. The Apple River Fort was built in response to this conflict and on June 24 a battle ensued. This is considered the last Native American offensive battle east of the Mississippi River.
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2 historic places in Elizabeth
2 places in Elizabeth are on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.
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Then & now
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nearby towns’ historyFrom Wikimedia Commons (4) and the National Register (2). Images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.