Elgin, Illinois, a city in Kane and Cook counties. It is on the Fox River, 36 miles (58 km) northwest of downtown Chicago. Elgin is an industrial city, producing a variety of manufactured products. For many years it was known for the manufacture of watches and clocks. The Elgin Audubon Museum, in Lord's Park, features wildlife displays.
Elgin was founded by James and Hezekiah Gifford in 1835. It was incorporated as a city in 1854. Elgin has the council-manager form of government.
Population: 94,487.
