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...They eventually settled on a spot where the Fox River could be bridged, establishing the city of Elgin in 1836 and naming it after the Scottish hymn "The Song of Elgin."  Industries like the Borden Condensed Milk Factory, the Elgin Watch Company and the Elgin Sweeper Corporation have all helped to build a strong community; historic architecture graces Elgin's streets and includes many Victorian homes, cobblestone homes and Sears Catalogue Homes.