[2] The site of Elizabeth was first settled by William Beauchamp (1743-1808) in 1796 when it was still part of the original, vast Harrison County, Virginia.

[11] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally cool winters.

There were 437 housing units at an average density of 929.8 per square mile (359.0/km2).

The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White, 0.7% Asian, and 0.9% from two or more races.

36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 466 housing units at an average density of 980.4 per square mile (374.8 /km2).

33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.