Samuel Haycraft, Jr., in his History of Elizabethtown, wrote in 1869:"For who can tell what Elizabethtown will be with her delightful location, her enterprising and energetic population, her railroad facilities, her fine water, and her surroundings of intelligent and gentlemanly farmers, the best fruit country in the world, and her future manufactories that must spring up, and when it becomes a large city it will be well to look back upon her starting point."
May 22, 2007 - Three Dog Night will be in concert with special guest, The Headstones on Friday, July 6th at 7:30pm. Concert will be at Freeman Lake Park. Gate opens at 6:00pm with Festival Seating. Children 6 and under are free. Concert will be held rain or shine (no refunds). No alcoholic beverages, glass containers, or video cameras will be allowed. Advanced tickets are $20-$25 at the gate. For tickets, visit Ticketmaster.com, any area McDonalds locations or the Pritchard Community Center.
May 4, 2007 - In compliance with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments, the Elizabethtown Water Department is providing its customers with the 2004 Water Quality Report ( 150kb PDF). This report explains where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares with standards set by regulatory agencies.
Feb. 22, 2007 - (Greenbelt Walking Trails) Bob Cunigan will be directing a monthly trail work day on the 1st Saturday of each month. All board members & friends of Greenspace are needed for this task. The first one will be March 3rd at the Billy Creek Trail. Please bring saws, clippers, etc. Call Bob Cunigan for more details at 270-312-5015. Other monthly work days will be announced. Locations will vary.
Jan. 15, 2007 - Every person or business entity engaged in any business for profit must obtain a business license. The minimum license fee is $25. The majority of businesses are required to pay a net profit license fee. In addition, businesses with employees are required to withhold and pay an occupational license fee. Effective January 1, 2007 the rate is 1.35%. Revised Local Business Tax Forms are available from the Downloads page.
The beautiful countryside and rich natural resources convinced many people throughout the years that Elizabethtown was the place to be; to raise their families, earn their livings, and love as their home. Today, the reasons for finding a home in Elizabethtown are much the same.
Centrally located within 44 miles of Louisville to the North and 131 miles of Nashville to the South, Elizabethtown is located at the intersection of three major highways--- Interstate 65, Bluegrass Parkway and the Western Kentucky parkway. As the county seat of Hardin County, Elizabethtown encompasses 25 square miles of the 616 square miles that make up Hardin County. Elizabethtown's population is approximately 24,000*. Hardin County, the fourth largest in Kentucky, has a population estimated at 96,052*.
Abundant housing in a variety of settings is available for singles, couples, or families. Medical and professional services of every type are available within the city, including a 300-bed regional hospital. Several different shopping areas, including small shops, large department stores, "super stores", and a fully-enclosed mall are all within the city limits. A strong industrial base exists, with several large, clean manufacturing companies.
Perhaps the one characteristic that sets Elizabethtown apart from other places is its people. Residents are proud of their Hardin County home and happy to welcome others to make it their home, too.
* Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census (2006)
