Elizabethtown, Kentucky is the seat of Hardin County. Founded in 1797, it was home to forts with blockhouses built by three early settlers to defend against the local tribes. The forts, used also as stockades were built a mile from one another, forming a triangle which attracted numerous settlers.
 
 
Recommended Resources
Offers information on the city’s public services including fire, natural gas, water, and parks.
http://www.elizabethtownky.org/
Offers an outline of this Elizabethtown hotel, including photographs, and descriptions of its rooms, common areas, guest services and policies. Reservations can be made online.
http://www.comfortsuites.com/hotel-elizabethtown-kentucky-KY168
Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau
Features information on the city’s attractions, festivals, antique shops, and walking trails.
http://www.touretown.com/