Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Elizabethtown is a city of 32,576 people in Hardin County, Kentucky, founded in 1797.
Why visit Elizabethtown
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 130 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Crowne Pointe Theatre, Tunnel Hill, Benjamin Helm House and Brown Pusey House Community Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Elizabethtown
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About Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown is a city in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States, and its county seat. The population was 31,394 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in the state. It is the principal city of the Elizabethtown metropolitan area, which is included in the Louisville/Jefferson County–Elizabethtown–Madison, Kentucky-Indiana combined statistical area. The Elizabethtown metropolitan area had a population of 125,569 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Elizabethtown, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Historic State Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
209 Dixie Highway West, Elizabethtown
Museums and landmarks17
Benjamin Helm House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Brown Pusey House Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Chestnut Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.1 mi
House in Hardin County, Kentucky
Elizabethtown Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Armory in Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabethtown Courthouse Square and Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Helm Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Hardin County, Kentucky
J. Roy Bond House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Elizabethtown, KY, listed on the NRHP in Kentucky
Larue-Layman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Morrison Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Kentucky, United States of America
Philip Arnold House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
United States historic place
William Bush House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Elizabethtown, Kentucky, listed on the NRHP in Kentucky
Swope's Cars of Yesteryear
Museum · 1.1 mi
1080 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown
Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00; Su closed
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Malibu Jack's Elizabethtown
Sports field and stadium · 2.4 mi
1704 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown Nature Park
Park · 2.5 mi
104-acre public pastureland nature preserve featuring a creek, a gravel walking trail, and the Elizabethtown Veterans Tribute and...
Restaurants and cafes130
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
111 The Loop, Elizabethtown
Mo-Fr 05:00-21:00; Sa-Su 05:30-21:00
7 Brew Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.6 mi
108 Executive Drive, Elizabethtown
Mo-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00; Su 05:30-22:00
Boombozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.8 mi
135 The Loop, Elizabethtown
Fr-Sa 11:00-11:00; Su 11:00-10:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.0 mi
1511 Ring Road, Elizabethtown
Mo-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Cheddar's
Diner · American · 3.3 mi
3400 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
1047 Executive Drive, Elizabethtown
Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Daboba
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.9 mi
1507 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown
Mo,We-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 10:30-20:30; Tu off
Donatos Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.0 mi
1511 Ring Road, Elizabethtown
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
El Acapulco
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.9 mi
918 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown
Mo 11:00-22:00; Tu 11:00-21:30; We 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-21:30;...
Family Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.6 mi
121 Towne Drive, Elizabethtown
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00
118 more on the map.
History
Established in 1793, Hardin County was named for Colonel John Hardin, an Indian fighter who worked with tribes in the local area. In a few years, professional men and tradesmen came to live in the area. In 1793, Colonel Andrew Hynes had 30 acres (12 ha) (until then known as the "Severn's Valley Settlement") surveyed and laid off into lots and streets to establish Elizabethtown. Named in honor of his wife, Elizabethtown was legally established in 1797.
Thomas Lincoln helped Samuel Haycraft build a millrace at Haycraft's mill on Valley Creek. After Lincoln married Nancy Hanks in 1806, they lived in a log cabin built in Elizabethtown. Their daughter, Sarah, was born there in 1807. Soon after, they moved to the Sinking Spring Farm, where Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809. Thomas Lincoln took his family to Indiana in 1816. After his wife died in 1818, he returned to Elizabethtown and married Sarah Bush Johnston, widowed since 1816. She and her three children accompanied Thomas back to Indiana, where Sarah was stepmother to Thomas' two children.
From the History section of Elizabethtown, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay20
Best Western Plus Elizabethtown Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
2014 North Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Elizabethtown
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
1031 Executive Drive, Elizabethtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elizabethtown North
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
130 The Loop, Elizabethtown
Churches and places of worship35
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Embry Chapel Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Shopping33
Air Hydro Power Elizabethtown Parker Store
Hardware store · 1.1 mi
440 South Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown
Gas and EV charging23
Schools, colleges and libraries29
Early College And Career Center
School · 0.4 mi
200 University Drive, Elizabethtown
Healthcare15
Baptist Health Urgent Care - Mulberry
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1009 North Mulberry Street, Elizabethtown
Baptist Health Occupational Medicine & Urgent Care – Cecilia
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
100 Ring Road, Elizabethtown
Eye Surgery Center of Elizabethtown
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
2000 Tunnel Hill Road, Elizabethtown
Central Ky Lice Removal
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1111 North Dixie Highway, Elizabethtown
Map of Elizabethtown
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 4.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 27°F | 3.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 45°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.9 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elizabethtown Wp Cs (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hardin County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2023-04-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Cecilia 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Rineyville 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Radcliff 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bardstown 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Campbellsville 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- New Albany 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Clarksville 43 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Jeffersonville 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sellersburg 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hardin County Courthouse in Elizabethtown, Nyttend, Public domain
- First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethtown, Nyttend, Public domain
- State Theatre in Elizabethtown, Nyttend, Public domain
- City Hall in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old post office in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Nyttend, Public domain
- Christ Episcopal Church in Elizabethtown, Nyttend, Public domain
- Elizabethtown Tea Party (4291612030), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Elizabethtown Tea Party (4291631112), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- J. Roy Bond House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Samuel B. Thomas House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Benjamin Helm House, Nyttend, Public domain
- George Woodard House, Nyttend, Public domain
- John B. Helm House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Embry Chapel Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKinney-Helm House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Horatio Wintersmith House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Samuel Robertson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morrison Lodge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Eliza Vertrees House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Beth Phoenix OVW 2005, Cameraman Greg, CC BY 2.0
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