Elizabethtown is a town in Essex County, New York. The name comes from Elizabeth Gillilan who was the wife of an early settler. The town calls itself Pleasant Valley. The Essex County Historical Society Adirondack History Center Museum is a great place to visit to learn more about the town. There is a display of artifacts from over two centuries of life in Essex County and the central Adirondacks. The Colonial Garden, which was created in 1956, is adjacent to the museum. The Garden features many varieties of flowers, native plants, trees and shrubs. Local businesses in Elizabethtown include Whitson Law, The Woodruff House Bed and Breakfast, and Mountain Valley Chiropractic.