The Village Time Forgot — Elsah, Illinois
Blink and you might miss it! Tucked into a wooded ravine between two sets of cliffs along the Mississippi River, the village of Elsah, Illinois, is sometimes referred to as the “town that time forgot.” Located about 40 minutes north of St. Louis, Missouri, this tiny hamlet (between Alton and Grafton, IL) is rich in beauty, history, and architecture and is now listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places. A visit here will give you an idea of…