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'Elsah' is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. The population was 635 at the 2000 census, and the population was 641 at the 2006 unofficial census.
Elsah is a part of the Metro-East region and the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Elsah is located at (38.953720, -90.354732).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.1 mi²). None of it is covered by water.
James Semple, a local lawyer, prominent politician and United States Senator from Illinois, founded Elsah in 1853 and offered free lots to anyone who built houses with stone from his quarry. It is believed that he named Elsah after Aisla Craig, the last outcropping his family saw as they departed Scotland for the United States. Although Elsah has been described as the "New England of the Midwest," the village is not a New England prototype derived from 18th century colonial styles. Rather, the architecture found in Elsah demonstrates 19th century styles and fashions including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Mansard, Italianate, Salt Box, and Gambrel. In 1973, the entire village was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Elsah prospered as the main shipping point for the agricultural goods produced by the farmers of Jersey County. The village's importance diminished with the coming of the railroad, later being revitalized when Principia College was established in the 1930's Great River Road in 1964. Elsah is not a "museum village" but rather a community whose homes are privately owned and not open to the public.
The Great Flood of 1993 caused significant damage to many of the village's structures.
Today, Elsah's close proximity to Bald Eagle watching locations make it a popular destination. Elsah's location on the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail makes it a popular stop for bikers enjoying the Great River Road in any season.
As of the census of 2000, there were 635 people, 69 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 231.3/km² (598.1/mi²). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 37.2/km² (96.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.08% White, 4.25% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.31% of the population.
There were 69 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the village, the population was spread out with 4.6% under the age of 18, 77.0% from 18 to 24, 6.3% from 25 to 44, 8.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $57,083, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $47,500 versus $26,964 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,154. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
Elsah includes Principia College, a four-year private college for Christian Scientists.
The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway passes through Elsah.
★ Village of Elsah website
Elsah is a part of the Metro-East region and the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Contents |
| Geography |
| History |
| Demographics |
| Interesting Notes |
| References |
| External links |
Geography
Elsah is located at (38.953720, -90.354732).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.1 mi²). None of it is covered by water.
History
James Semple, a local lawyer, prominent politician and United States Senator from Illinois, founded Elsah in 1853 and offered free lots to anyone who built houses with stone from his quarry. It is believed that he named Elsah after Aisla Craig, the last outcropping his family saw as they departed Scotland for the United States. Although Elsah has been described as the "New England of the Midwest," the village is not a New England prototype derived from 18th century colonial styles. Rather, the architecture found in Elsah demonstrates 19th century styles and fashions including Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Mansard, Italianate, Salt Box, and Gambrel. In 1973, the entire village was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Elsah prospered as the main shipping point for the agricultural goods produced by the farmers of Jersey County. The village's importance diminished with the coming of the railroad, later being revitalized when Principia College was established in the 1930's Great River Road in 1964. Elsah is not a "museum village" but rather a community whose homes are privately owned and not open to the public.
The Great Flood of 1993 caused significant damage to many of the village's structures.
Today, Elsah's close proximity to Bald Eagle watching locations make it a popular destination. Elsah's location on the Sam Vadalabene Bike Trail makes it a popular stop for bikers enjoying the Great River Road in any season.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 635 people, 69 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 231.3/km² (598.1/mi²). There were 102 housing units at an average density of 37.2/km² (96.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the village was 90.08% White, 4.25% African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.79% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 1.42% from other races, and 2.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.31% of the population.
There were 69 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.6% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.71.
In the village, the population was spread out with 4.6% under the age of 18, 77.0% from 18 to 24, 6.3% from 25 to 44, 8.0% from 45 to 64, and 4.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $57,083, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $47,500 versus $26,964 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,154. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
Interesting Notes
Elsah includes Principia College, a four-year private college for Christian Scientists.
The Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway passes through Elsah.
References
External links
★ Village of Elsah website
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