Source: Rockford Register Star, Aug. 14, 2020.
Elizabeth IL
Cherry Creek Cottage, Elizabeth, IL
“Nooks and Crannies” by Karla Nagy, associate editor
Cherry Creek Cottage, 106 N. Madison St., Elizabeth, IL
(815) 858-2422
cherrycreekcottage.com
Owner Sally Wurster
located in an 1894 former hotel
Source: Northwest Quarterly magazine, Spring 2012, Vol. 9, No. 2, p 39
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Apple River Fort
Apple River Fort
311 E. Myrtle Street, Elizabeth, IL
815-858-2028 www.appleriverfort.org
Built in 1852 to defend against Chief Black Hawk and his army of Sauk and Fox
When Black Hawk and about 200 men attacked on June 24, 1852 about 45 settlers at the Fort
This was the Fort’s first and last action. The Fort was rebuilt in 1996
Source: Northwest Quarterly Magazine, Summer 2010, Page 29
