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Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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

  • Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site
  • Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor
  • Mammoth Cave National Park
  • Green River Lake State Park
  • Historic State Theatre Complex

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.

High Points

Elizabethtown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Elizabethtown Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 18%Elizabethtown Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Elizabethtown, KY

Comparing Elizabethtown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Racial Diversity69
Female Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Male Share of the Population57
Age of the Population53

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty58
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work59
Working at Home46
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime21

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