The Grand Rose Hotel - Elizabethtown, IL
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N 37° 26.713 W 088° 18.271
16S E 384606 N 4145062
HISTORIC ROSE HOTEL has overlook the beautiful Ohio River at Elizabethtown since 1813.
Waymark Code: WM56NN
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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County of Bed & Breakfast: Hardin County.
A lot of history and many, many photos on Rose Hotel web site & site shown below.

Text of Marker on side of building:

ANNA BIXBY TRAIL


This point marks the beginning of an early trail traveled by Anna Hobbs Bixby Mid-wife and herb doctor, while caring for the sick in the Rock Creek Community, 8 miles northeast of here. A century before recognition was given by the American Medical Society, Anna made the discovery that white snakeroot was the cause of an epidemic of milk-sickness which ravaged the area round 1830.

In room amenities: 27" Flat screen TV, DVD, VCR combination, Refrigerators, alarm clock radio, coffeemaker with hotplate and warming oven (reg & decaf coffee provided with sugar sweetener and cream), hairdryers, iron & ironing boards. Soap, lotions and shampoo, sitting areas, desk, fireplaces, extra pillows in each room, individual heating and air controls, individual bathrooms.

Additional History of the Rose Hotel (and photos): Rose Hotel

Name: The Grand Rose Hotel

Address:
Main St. & Front St.,
P.O. Box 92
Elizabethtown, IL USA
62931


Phone Number: (618) 287-2872

Web Site URL: [Web Link]

Proprietor/Owner: Bob & Sandy Vinyard

Dates/Seasons Open: Year round check in 3:00pm check-out 11:00am

Number of Rooms: 5

Geographical Setting: Small Town/Village

Special Features: Each room is beautifully decorated with antiques. Sorry no pets.

Menu Specialties: Every room has it's own private entrance. Full gourmet country breakfast included in rates.

Languages Spoken: English

Area Attractions:
Ohio River, peaceful breezes.


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