Elsah is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 655.
Population655
Median Home$207,100
Area1.09 sq mi
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State Street on LaSalle finds success after Elsah relocation
State Street on LaSalle finds success after Elsah relocation Alton Telegraph
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Elsah man charged with threatening Alton officers post-traffic stop
Elsah man charged with threatening Alton officers post-traffic stop Alton Telegraph
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NewsMAR 23, 2025
Feds say scammers took $900K from an Elsah, Illinois, man. Last month 3 were arrested in the driveway of his home
Feds say scammers took $900K from an Elsah, Illinois, man. Last month 3 were arrested in the driveway of his home KMOV
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