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Whether you grew up here or are just driving through, there's always more to discover in Elizabethtown. Miles of multi-use trails wind through the hills around the town, offering stunning views of the high peaks. Find local swimming holes, music concerts, family-oriented fun, restaurants and town-wide annual events. Enjoy produce and artisanal food from local farms and restaurants.
Community Resource Directory
Educational Institutions Serving Elizabethtown
K-12
The Boquet Valley Central School District serves Elizabethtown as well as neighboring Westport. The Mountain View campus of BVCSD is located on Court Street in Elizabethtown.
Day Care and Preschool
The Lakeside School in nearby Essex provides programming and educational opportunities for children from birth - 6 years.
Head Start and Early Head Start are available for 3-5 year olds via Adirondack Community Action Programs.
College
North Country Community College serves Essex County from campuses in Ticonderoga and Saranac Lake.
Churches In The Community
Church of the Good Shepherd An Episcopal congregation located at 10 Williams Street.
Phone: 518-873-2509
St. Elizabeth Church A Catholic church located at 7478 Court Street.
Phone: 518-873-6760
United Church of Christ A UCC congregation located at 7580 Court Street, with a co-congregation in Lewis.
Phone: 518-873-6822
Health Care Options Close To Home
The Elizabethtown Community Hospital, located at 75 Park Street, provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency services.
The Elizabethtown Community Health Center, located at 66 Park Street, provides primary care.
Physical Therapy located at 66 Park Street, offers comprehensive rehabilitation services to help you achieve your highest quality of life. Our team of experts is committed to providing the best possible care to help you restore function and maximize your independence.
Visit the Essex County Mental Health website, or visit their offices at 7513 Court Street, to learn more about the range of crisis and non-emergency services they provide.
The Essex County Health Department is another resource available in our community; the department provides a wide array of direct health care-related support services as well as coordinating health care support with partners throughout the community.
Essex Center is a nursing home at 81 Park Street.
Kinney Drugs Pharmacy at 7550 Court Street offers vaccinations as well as a pharmacy and retail.
Social Services
Adirondack Community Action Programs provides a wide array of services, including a food shelf, aging services, employment training, and home weatherization.
Adirondack Community Housing Trust utilizes the Community Land Trust model for perpetually affordable housing.
Adirondack Roots is an Elizabethtown-based housing organization with services for home buyers, renters, and owners.
Families First provides services to families with children with behavioral and physical health concerns.
Essex County Department of Social Services offers a wide array of services and helps residents access programs including Medicaid, Home Energy Assistance, and SNAP.
Child Advocacy Centers provides a child-friendly, safe, supportive environment for child victims of abuse/neglect and their non offending caretakers.
Mountain Lake Services enriches the lives of people with developmental disabilities through a range of programs.
The Elizabethtown Thrift Shop, at 7510 Court Street, is an excellent resource for low-priced clothes and home supplies.
The Boquet Valley Youth Commission supports children in Elizabethtown and adjacent communities.
Social and Fraternal Organizations
Kiwanis Club is a local group of like-minded volunteers who make a difference. Friends. Neighbors. Anyone who loves serving together to change children's lives.
American Legion Post 551 a local group of members who have served in the military.
The Elizabethtown Fish and Game Club is located at 233 County Route 8 (the Elizabethtown-Wadhams Road.)
Post Offices
Elizabethtown Postal Office located at 190 Water Street, offers USPS services like package, delivery, first-class mail, PO boxes and more.
518-873-6461
New Russia Postal Office located at 6690 US Route 9, offers USPS services like package, delivery, first-class mail, PO boxes and more.
800-275-8777
Emergency Services
For Emergencies Call 911
University of Vermont - Elizabethtown Community Hospital Emergency Department provides state of the art, coordinated, timely treatment for all types of emergencies.
Located at 75 Park Street. 518-873-3069
Elizabethtown-Lewis Emergency Squad is a non-profit organization providing advanced life support to Essex County.
Located at 8143 US Route 9, Lewis. 518-873-2122
Elizabethtown Volunteer Fire Department is dedicated to the protection of our citizens from fire & other disasters, and to the commitment of encouraging fire protection & safety.
Located at 22 Woodruff Lane, Elizabethtown. 518-873-9944.
Essex County Sheriff's Office is committed to maintaining a safe and secure correctional facility with proper care, supervision, and discipline; executing all legal civil processes; and preserving peace and order throughout the County by protecting lives and property while assisting citizens in need.
Located at 702 Stowersville Road, Lewis. 518-873-6970.
Other County Services
As the Essex County Seat, Elizabethtown holds the County offices and NYS courts on Court Street. Visit the Essex County website for additional information.
The County Clerk's office, located within the County offices at 7559 Court Street, is a resource to get passports, obtain deeds, process divorces and other related services.
The County Clerk's website also has information about the DMV hours at the same address and online transactions with the DMV.
From small sustainable farms to our seasonal farmer's market, Elizabethtown offers diverse food sources. Enjoy artisanal restaurants featuring local ingredients, grab a quick slice of pizza, shop at our neighborhood grocery store or tour a local farm.
Explore Food & Lodging
The Deer's Head Inn
The Deer's Head Inn, in Elizabethtown, NY, is the oldest tavern in the Adirondacks. An eatery, grocery, and inn, with a mission to promote local, regional & sustainably produced foods and tavern dining.
Halfway House Motel
Family owned and operated. The newly built Halfway House Motel is nestled within the heart of the Adirondacks.
Pleasant Valley Café
Hearty Breakfast & Tasty Lunch
Park Motor Inn
At the Park Motor Inn, they pride themselves on the cleanliness of the rooms, reasonable rates, a safe environment and a feeling of home away from home.
Tavistock Lodge
The perfect home base for exploring the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks.
Namaste Inn Bed & Breakfast
In the heart of the Adirondack Park, offers queen-sized beds, in-room private baths, wireless internet, full breakfasts or "To Go" for hikers.