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Introduction to Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin county, is located 39 miles S of Louisville, Kentucky. The city has a population of approximately 22,542.
Elizabethtown History
The city of Elizabethtown is in Hardin County. The city was named after Colonel John Hardin, an Indian fighter who was assassinated by Native Americans while on a peace mission with tribes in Ohio. The city was founded in the year 1779, when the early settlers of the area arrived there. Captain Thomas Helm, Col. Andrew Hynes, and Col. Samuel Haycraft were the early settlers of the city who built forts with blockhouses to use as stockades for defense against Native Americans. This was the first construction made in the area and gradually Elizabethtown became a busy and populated city.
Elizabethtown and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Elizabethtown
Tourists can visit the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site, the birthplace of one of the world’s strongest leaders, Sir Abraham Lincoln. One can enjoy the adventure of cave tours, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, and picnicking in the Mammoth Cave National Park. In addition there is the Historic State Theatre where one can watch live performing acts. Elizabethtown also organizes several recreational programs throughout the year.
Elizabethtown Transportation
Louisville International - Standiford Field Airport offers facilities for air transportation.
Elizabethtown Higher Education
Higher educational opportunities are offered by University of Louisville, Bellarmine University, Elizabethtown Community College, and Campbellsville University.
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