Hardin County Sites
Hardin County has several important Lincoln sites, including the Hardin County Museum, the Helm Cemetery, the Lincoln Heritage House, and the Sarah Bush Johnston Memorial Cabin.
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Hardin County Museum |
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 Since opening its doors in fall 2003, the Hardin County Museum has been collecting and preserving artifacts, documents, and other memorabilia that tells the story of Hardin County from its early Indian inhabitants to modern times. Through a variety of permaent and rotating exhibits, as well as speakers, tours, and promotions, the history museum strives to promote knowledge and appreciation for area heritage.
Location: 201 West Dixie Avenue
Elizabethtown, KY
Phone: 270-763-8339
Web site: www.hardinkyhistory.org
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Helm Cemetery |
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 This pioneer cemetery includes the graves of John LaRue Helm, who served two incomplete terms as governor of Kentucky, and his son, Confederate General Ben Hardin Helm, who fell at the Battle of Chickamauga on September 20, 1863. General Helm and Abraham Lincoln married half-sisters, Emilie and Mary Todd, the daughters of Robert S. Todd, of Lexington, Ky.
Location: Junction US 31W & KY 447
Elizabethtown, KY
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Lincoln Heritage House |
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 Pioneer home of the Hardin-Thomas family, built circa 1789. Thomas Lincoln, father of the 16th president, did the carpentry and cabinet work on the four-room log structure, built circa 1805. For several years, Thomas Lincoln was a resident of Hardin County, which then included other present-day counties. Restoration was made possible by the Hardin County Historical Society.
Location: 1/4 mile East of US 31-W
Elizabethtown, Ky.
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