Elizabethtown — Rockhounding in Hardin County, Illinois

Elizabethtown is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hardin County, Illinois. Reported finds include aragonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hardin County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: West Gullett Drive
Postcode: 62931
Coordinates: 37.44794, -88.30520

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Elizabethtown

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Aragonite

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Elizabethtown FAQ

Where is Elizabethtown?+

Elizabethtown is in Hardin County, Illinois, at 37.44794, -88.30520. Nearest road: West Gullett Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Elizabethtown?+

Elizabethtown is reported to produce Aragonite.

Is collecting allowed at Elizabethtown?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Elizabethtown?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.44794, -88.30520 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Gullett Drive.

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