Elizabeth Scott was born February 20, 1866 in Sauk County, Wisconsin to William and Esther Scott. At age 30 she moved to Chicago and studied practical nursing. She served as a governess for many families in the Chicago area, including the Morton family, who owned the Morton Salt company.

In 1908, Lizzie’s niece Ellen decided to try her hand at homesteading in Eastern Montana. At age 42, Lizzie joined Ellen and ventured west to claim a homestead. While living on the prairie, Lizzie frequently traveled among her neighbors, serving as a nurse for the community. In 1914, after proving up on her homestead claim, she made the bold decision to start a hospital in Baker, Montana.

Elizabeth oversaw the construction of the hospital building, which came to be known as the Elizabeth Hospital, and then continued in the administration of hospital business. She staffed and stocked and often nursed at the fledgling hospital for twenty years. She served the community through many challenges including the Influenza outbreak during WWI. She also saw her staff successfully deliver hundreds of babies during her tenure. Elizabeth was generous with her time and talents in many community organizations. She was joined by several of her family members in the newly formed Fallon County, and they made the plains their home for many years.

Elizabeth retired and moved back to Sauk County in 1935, passing away in December of 1937. Lizzie was a pillar of the Baker community during her years in eastern Montana and was remembered with fondness, admiration, and appreciation at the time of her death. Today we still marvel at the grit and perseverance she displayed in accomplishing her life saving mission to bring medical care to our rural community.