Elsah Illinois
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A Stop on the Great River Road.
I find it a wonderful place to visit on during a Sunday outing as we drive down the Great River Road in Illinois.
photo is of the entrance to Elsah off of the Great River road.
photos by Mary Beth Granger
Autumn in Elsah
beautiful fall colors
I enjoyed our trip last month so much that I decided I must visit it again in the Fall. Today is a beautiful fall day in mid October and we took a drive up the Great River Road to Elsah, Illinois.
This is a home decorated for fall.
Where is Elsah?
Strolling the streets of Elsah makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. This delightful town is a wonderful reminder of a quieter and more peaceful time.
Stone House in Elsah
I loved walking the streets and looking at all of the interesting houses.
Elsah Doors
There are some really interesting front doors in Elsah. Here is one that I liked.
Old Elsah Carriage House
This is an interesting old building.
Elsah Church
Backyard Gardens
The gardens in Elsah were beautiful. In this one I peered over a backyard fence to shoot this lovely scene.
Creek in Elsah
This little creek and bridge ran right through the center of town.
LaSalle Street Bakery
No stop in Elsah is complete without a stop at the bakery. In addition to wonderful baked goods you can get ice cream, a sandwich or different coffees. We enjoyed some ice cream and chocolate chip cookies. A real delight!
Elsah, IL Stats
The population of 62028 is 1,215.
That's #21283 out of all 42,305 zip codes.
94% of the population is white, which is 19 points more than the national average.
The average household income in 62028 is $48,750, which is $19,052 more than the typical average.
This contributes to the average house being worth $86,300. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of 10% from the typical value.
Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of IL is 21.9.
Stats about: Elsah, IL
Population: 1,215Number of Households: 417
Average House Value: $86,300
Average Income per Household: $48,750
Elevation: 656 ft
Population Breakdown:
Elsah, IL in pictures
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dfishbac Nov 19, 2010 @ 10:44 am | delete
- Very nice lens. Thanks for promoting Elsah. I have opened an art gallery in Elsah called Fishback Gallery. It's located right next to the LaSalle Street Cafe at 18 LaSalle Street.
danielfishbackfineart.com
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ohcaroline
Oct 15, 2010 @ 4:53 pm | delete
- Sounds like a great little place to visit. I used to know a lot of nice little towns on the river...but haven't seen them in many, many years...so I don't know what they are like now.
Beautiful pictures, as usual.
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Mary
Oct 7, 2010 @ 10:38 am | delete
- OMG....took your advise and visited Elsah this past weekend. Beautiful village that makes you think you stepped back in time. Ate at the bakery.....homemade pie and a great grinder sandwich. AMAZING! Not sure when the last time I had a piece of real homemade pie. Continued up the River Road to Grafton and a stop at Piasa Winery capped a wonderful drive. Thank you!
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crosscreations Sep 24, 2010 @ 10:57 am | delete
- Great minds think alike, Mary Beth. LOVE Elsah and the River Road area, too. There's a tiny village nearby Elsah called Chautuaqua where I stayed for vacation a few summers when my sons were small that is also just delightful. It is a private community, but fortunately we were invited by friends there. Thumbs up and lensrolled. :-)
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Sylvestermouse
Sep 19, 2010 @ 4:32 pm | delete
- What a pretty little town. I love you photos, especially the creek bed. Makes me long for a day way back when. (Big sigh!)
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Weather in Elsah, IL
Current weather conditions in Elsah, IL (62028)
Local Pollen Reports
77°F (Feels like 79°F)
Last update: 5/25/12 11:54 PM CDT
Humidity: 69%Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 66°F
UV Index: 0 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 29.98in rising
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: 6mph From: Airport Conditions
Tonight
Low
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Saturday
May 26
N/A
High: 98°F
Low: 71°F
Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Sunday
May 27
Mostly Sunny
High: 97°F
Low: 73°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Monday
May 28
Sunny
High: 95°F
Low: 63°F
Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
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- If you have never done so, venture south toward the Metro East area, taking Ill. 96 and then zig-zagging your way through Kampsville and Hardin until you wind up heading into Alton via Grafton and Elsah. Driving along the Mississippi River near Grafton ...
- Erin Schreiber fills her life with music
- Schreiber, who was born and raised in nearby Elsah, got an early start on the violin. Her parents enrolled her in Suzuki method violin classes at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville when she was 4, and she loved playing the instrument.
- Helmet Day to raise funds for March of Dimes
- The ride will begin at Ted's Motorcycle World, 4103 Humbert Road in unincorporated Alton, proceed to Edwardsville, come back on New Poag Road and travel up the Great River Road (Illinois Route 100). It will end at the Hawg Pit BBQ Barn in Grafton.
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