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Tourism in Elizabethtown
Radcliff
Shepherdsville/Bullitt County
Bullitt County
Old Stone Bank Exit 117, KY. 61,
Shepherdsville. Built in 1830, this bank is believed to be the first west of the Alleghenies.
Lloyd House Exit 117, US 31 E, Mt. Washington. Tours by appointment. 502-543-4458.
Woodsdale One Room School House Exit 117, Shepherdsville. Built in 1808, the schoolhouse represents 145 years of continuous teaching. It was restored and moved in 1985 to its present location beside the Bullitt County Board of Education.
Hardin County
Brown-Pusey House 128 North Main St.,
Elizabethtown 42701. FREE, Mon.-Sat., 10-4. Built in 1825, by John Y. Hill, this
building is one of Elizabethtown's finest examples of rural Federal
architecture. Known for many years as "The Hill House," a boarding house and
Inn conducted by Aunt Beck Hill, it once housed General George Custer and his
wife in the 1870's. 270-765-2175 or 800-437-0092.
Haycraft Inn Wilson Rd., Radcliff
40160. Built circa 1814, by
Lewis Coleman as a stage-coach stop on the Louisville Nashville Turnpike. The
house was sold to Daniel Haycraft who operated it as an inn for about
twenty-five years. A desk which was used in the inn and two original staircases
remain in the old house, now a private residence. Listed on the National
Historic Register.
Lincoln Heritage House N US 31W, Freeman Lake Park, Elizabethtown 42701. Jun-Sept., Tues.-Sat.10-6, Sun.1-6. Admission charged. Consists of a double log house crafted in part by Abraham Lincoln's father. 270-765-2175 or 800-437-0092.
Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln Memorial Cabin
Freeman Lake Park,
Elizabethtown 42701. Weekends during summer months, other times by appointment.
Donations accepted. Cabin is a replica of Sarah Bush Johnston's Elizabethtown
home at the time she married Thomas Lincoln. 270-765-2175 or 800-437-0092.
One Room School House Freeman Lake Park, Elizabethtown 42701. Weekends during summer months, other times by appointment. Donations accepted. School was originally built in Summill, KY in 1892, and considered the finest school in Hardin County. 270-765-2175 or 800-437-0092.
Tribute to the Armored Soldier In front of Radcliff City Hall, Radcliff 40160. Dedicated in May of 1992, the massive, gold-toned and marble monument pays tribute to the men and women of the Armored Force who have trained, lived and traveled through the Radcliff/Ft Knob area over the years. The memorial serves as a hallmark during the annual "Golden Armor Festival" held each September.
LaRue County
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic
Site 2995 Lincoln Farm Rd., Hodgenville 42748. Birthplace Hours: Memorial
Day-Labor Day 8-6:45, Rest of the year 8-5:45.110 acres of original Thomas
Lincoln Farm where Abraham Lincoln was born. Picnic area, hiking trails,
exhibits, film, visitor center, sinking spring, original birthplace cabin.
270-358-3137.
Lincoln's Boyhood Home Knob Creek Farm US 31 E, 7 miles N of Hodgenville. Apr.-Nov. admission charged. Lincoln's first memories were of Knob Creek Farm (1811-1816). Cabin tours, gift shop with large primitive collection display, picnic area, pavilion. 270-549-8323.
Lincoln Statue Town Square, Hodgenville. Original 1909 bronze
sculpture of Lincoln as president by Adolph Weinmann. 270-358-3411.
Bullitt County
Mystery Cemetery KY 245, Exit 112 oft
1-65 at Clermont. Marker at top of "shale hill" identifies four-teen graves of
Civil War soldiers or railroad workers who died during the cholera epidemic in
1869.
Bullitt County Jim Beam Distillery-American Outpost &
Homestead KY 245, Exit 112 oft 1-65 at Clermont. FREE tours. Mon.-Sat.
9-4:30, Sun.1-4. The film presentation about the Beam Family and the early
history of bourbon production is a great way to learn about a fascinating
Kentucky tradition. A self-guided tour through the distilling process, an
1800's cooperage display and a walk around the grounds gives one the feeling of
going back in time over 200 years. The Homestead, adjacent to the Outpost,
offers a glimpse of the Beam Family history 502-543-9877.
Hardin County
Fort Duffield A near secret fort built in
1861 under Sherman's orders, has been restored by the city of
West Point.
800-334-7540.
Swope's "Cars of Yesteryear" Museum 1100 N Dixie Hwy., Elizabethtown 42701. Mon.-Fri. 9-4., or call for an appointment for other hours. FREE. A superb collection of museum quality vintage cars. 270-765-2181.
Black History Gallery 602 Hawkins Dr., Elizabethtown 42701. FREE, Sat-Sun. Noon-S or by appointment. The Gallery's collection from Emma Reno Connor contains pictures, articles, biographies and prints depicting the accomplishments and events pertinent to the Black American experience. 270-769-5204 or 270-765-7653.
Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor 4554 Fayette Ave., Ft. Knox 40121. Mon.-Fri. 9:30-4:30, Weekends 10-4:30. Military museum featuring history of armor and cavalry, a section of the Berlin Wall and a large col-lection of general George S. Patton's personal belongings. Radcliff/Ft. Knox Tourism. 270-352-1204 or 800-334-7540.
US Bullion Depository The "Gold Vault' was constructed in 1936 at a cost of $560,000. Made of granite, steel and concrete, its dimensions are 105 by 121 feet. The gold in the Depository is in the form of standard mint bars somewhat smaller than a building brick, each of which weighs about 27.5 pounds. The Depository is under the supervision of the US Treasury Department's Director of the Mint. Visitors to the building are not allowed inside but pictures may be taken of the building from both US 31W and Bullion Blvd. on Fort Knox. 270-352-1204 or 800-334-7540.
LaRue County The Lincoln
Museum 66
Lincoln Square, Hodgenville 42748.8:30-S year-round. Admission charged.
Group rates with appointment. Listed in the National Register of Historic
Places. Houses 12 authentic scenes of great significance in Lincoln's life and
our nation's history. Art collections, memorabilia, film, changing exhibits.
270-358-3163.
Bullitt County
Bucky's Antique Mall 1-65, Exit 117, Mt.
Washington.
502-538-7078.
Cedar Grove Antique Mall 1-65, Exit 116, Shepherdsville. 502-543-4174.
Crafters Market 1-65, Exit 117, Shepherdsville.
502-543-8773.
Hawks View Gallery 1-65, Exit 121, Brooks, KY. Tues-Sat. 10-6. Distinctive hand-blown art glass items made while you watch. Each piece is carefully crafted from raw materials and fired at over 2,000 F Items are featured in fine gift shops around the world. Self-guided showroom tours. FREE tours daily. 502-955-1010.
Heartland of Kentucky Decanters & Stems 1-65, Exit 105, Lebanon Junction. FREE self-guided tours Mon.-Sat. 10-S except holidays. America's largest selection of collector decanters and unusual stems from around the world. Also featured, Jim Beam bottles.
Quilts by Donna 1-65, Exit 121, Brooks. 502-955-8673.
South Louisville Antique &Toy Mall 1-65, Exit 121, Brooks. 502-955-5303.
Sparrow Drive Antique Mall 1-65, Exit 116, Shepherdsville. 502-543-3382.
The Old Tyme Store 1-65, Exit 121, Brooks. Mon.-Sat.10-7:30. Features selections of buggies, furniture, baskets, quilts, candies, jellies and more, all hand made by the Amish. Also available Precious Moments, Yankee Candles, Ashton Drake Dolls, Cherished Teddies & more. 502-957-1945.
World's Most Awesome Flea Market 1-65, Exit 116, right on Hwy. 480, Shepherdsville. Open Fri. 1-9, Sat. 9-5 and Sun. 12 Noon-5. 877-427-7688.
Hardin County
Glendale Historical District 1-65, Exit 86,
south of Elizabethtown. Open 11-9, 7 days a week. 1920's rail-road town with
general store, quaint antique shops & mall, restaurants, bed & breakfast
inn. 270-737-8932 or 800-437-0092.
Historic Downtown Elizabethtown Walking Tour Elizabethtown Square, FREE, June-Aug., Thurs. 7pm. The tour covers twenty-five historic sites and buildings. Along the way, historical characters dramatically reveal their part in Elizabethtown's history. 270-765-2175 or 800~37-0092.
Lincoln Square, Hodgenville Downtown Historic District: Antique Mall,
Jewelry Outlet and Lincoln Museum Gift Shop.
Bullitt County
Bullitt County Genealogical Society
Ridgeway
Library, Shepherdsville 40165.502-543-7675.
Hardin County
Brown Pusey House 124 N Main St,
Elizabethtown
42702. (See listing under Historic Homes & Buildings).
270-769-2371.
Elizabethtown Community College Library
600 College St. Rd.,
Elizabethtown 42701. Call for hours. 270-769-2371.
LaRue County
LaRue County Public Library 201 5 Lincoln
Blvd., Hodgenville 42748. 270-358-3851.
Bullitt County
Brashear's Station KY 44E, Exit 117,
East of Shepherdsville. Historical marker identifies the site of an early fort
built to protect the salt works and it's workers from Indian attacks.
Bullitt's Lick 1-65, Exit 117, KY 44W, 3 miles north-west of Shepherdsville. Site of early commercial salt Gen. Custer on Walking Tour production from Salt Flats remaining from the Ice Ages. Many animal trails converged in Bullitt County at various salt licks.
L&N Railroad Bridge Exit 117, Shepherdsville at KY61 and Salt River. One of three bridges destroyed by Gen. John Hunt Morgan's Raiders during the Civil War.
Site of General Sherman's Headquarters Exit 105, Lebanon Junction. In September, 1861, Gen. Sherman and 4,000 men headquartered at the railroad to secure Muldraugh Hill from Confederate soldiers bound for Louisville.
Hardin County
Historic Driving Tour of Elizabethtown
Self-guided tour of historic homes. Pick up brochure at Elizabethtown Tourism
& Convention Bureau, 1030 N Mulberry St. Elizabethtown 42701.270-765-2175 or
800-437-0092.
LaRue County
The Old Louisville Turnpike US 31 E. This KY
Scenic Byway from Hodgenville to Bardstown has been used for hundreds of
years as a route from the Falls of the Ohio River to what is now Nashville,
Tennessee.
Bullitt County
Bernheim Forest KY 245,1-65, Exit 112,
20 miles
south of Louisville. Open daily 8am-dusk. FREE on Mon.-Fri.
Admission charged Sat., Sun. & Holidays at $5 per vehicle. The Official
State Arboretum features a 14,000-acre forest, a landscaped arboretum with 2,000
plants identified in a natural setting. Hiking trails, fishing lake, nature
center and wildlife sanctuary.
502-955-8512.
Kart Country GoKart Track & Miniature Golf
1-65, Exit 117,
Shepherdsville. Mon-Sun. 10-10. Admission charged. Family entertainment at the
largest & longest go-cart track in the country. Go-cart riding, baseball
& softball batting cages, bumper boats, arcade games & mini-golf.
502-543-9588.
L&N Golf Club 1-65, Exit 121, Brooks, KY. 18- hole
public
course. Open year-round. 502-957-6523.
Maplehurst Golf Course 1-65, Exit 121, Brooks, KY.
18 holes. Open
to the public. 502-957-3370.
Penn Run Golf Course 1-65, Exit 121, Brooks, KY. 18 holes. Open year-round. 502-957-5940.
PreHistoric Indian Rock Shelters Exit 117
Shepherdsville, KOA
Campground. Dates to 1'6,000 BC. A nature trail describes flora along ancient
path-ways used by native American Indians.
Knob Creek Gun Range KY 44W, 11 miles west of Shepherdsville. 9-8 daily. Admission charged. Trap shooting, indoor gun range, outdoor ranges, and gun supply shop. Home of the 'Knob Creek Military Gun Show and Shoot' in the spring and fall. 502-922-4457.
Wolf Chase Golf Course 1-65, Exit 117,
Shepherdsville. 18
holes. 502-955-5300.
Hardin County
Anderson Golf Course Off Wilson Rd., Fort
Knox
40121. Open to the public. This 18-hole course is
located on Wilson
Rd. next to Gallotta's Restaurant.
502-624-4218.
Bridges to the Past Walking Trail US 31W Dixie Hwy., Radcliff 40159. The 150-year-old-stone bridges predating the Civil War along a stretch of the historic "L&N" Turnpike are located on Fort Knox, and are part of a heritage walking tour. The three bridges can be viewed from atop the roadway, as well as from under-neath. The self-paced walking tour provides a unique glimpse of the area exactly as it was 150 years ago, with no "invasion" of twentieth century advances. The visitor will enjoy a leisurely walk through a pristine, natural 19th-century valley. 800-334-7540.
Elizabethtown Country Club 2606 Hodgenville Rd., Elizabethtown 42702. 18-hole championship course. 70.5 slope rating. 72 par. 270-737-7707.
Freeman Lake Park 140 Freeman Lake Park Rd., Elizabethtown 42701. Open 8am-dusk. Fishing, playgrounds, picnic areas, canoe, rowboat, pedal boat rental. 270-765-2173.
Pine Valley Country Club
850 Pine Valley Dr., Elizabethtown 42702.
18-hole course. 72 par. 270-737-8300.
Lindsey Golf Course Off Wilson
Rd., Fort Knox 40121. Open to the
public. Winding gracefully through Fort Knox, this 18-hole course is noted for
its view of the Gold Depository at Hole #3.
United States Army Armor Center Memorial Park Located on the grounds of the Patton Museum Fort Knox 40121. The park pays tribute to the many armor units and soldiers who served with the armored force during wars of the Twentieth Century. Tank Destroyer Forces, the World War I Tank Corps, 5 Cavalry and Armor Regiments, 16 Armor Divisions with 1811 Battalions and 23 separate Armor Battalions have monuments at the park. 270-352-1204 or 800-334 7540
Tioga Falls Hiking Trail US 31W Dixie Hwy. A self-guided tour
developed to display an area with a unique ~ combination of natural beauty and
Nineteenth Century history. The trail lies on the Fort Knox Military
Reservation. Along the two-mile trail are 33 points of interest. You are likely
to see squirrels, many different species of birds, and occasionally white tailed
deer.
800-334-7540.
LaRue County
LaRue County Country Club 1175 Greensburg Rd
Hodgenville 42748. Open year-round. 18-hole course (new nine designed by Golf
Development, Inc) Green fees, cart rental and pro-shop. Breakfast & lunch
avail able. American Lung Association and American Society Cards accepted.
270-358-9727.
Bullitt County
Shepherdsville Country Music Show Exit
117,
Shepherdsville. Sat.-8pm. Admission charged.
Features Rick Aiken
& 'The Country Cookin' Band."
502-231-5547 or 969-3515.
Bullitt
County Country Palace Music Show
Mt. Washington. 502-538-9901 or
502-538-6083.
Hardin County
Music Ranch USA 407 South St., West Point.
Open Sat. nights 7:30pm. Admission charged. A musical theatre complex including
a 450-seat theatre and restaurant facilities, shops and a mini-museum.
502-922-9393.
LaRue County
Lincoln Jamboree 2579 Lincoln Farm Rd.,
Hodgenville 42748. Every Saturday night at 8.30.
Admission charged.
Group Rates. A family country
music show. 270-358-3545.
April
Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot, Shepherdsville,:
502-922-4457
May
Mt. Washington Spring Festival, 502-538-6769
International
Heritage Festival, Radcliff/Ft. Knox, 270-352-1204
AKC Dog Show
Sportsman Lake, Hodgenville, 270-358-3411
Magnolia Days, Magnolia,
270-358-3411
North Bullitt Tractor Pull, Shepherdsville, 502-543-5095
June
Bullitt County Fair, Shepherdsville, 502-543-1961
Historic
Walking Tour, June-Sept., Elizabethtown, 800-437-0092
August
Buffalo Days, Hodgenville, 270-358-3411
KY Heartland
Festival, Elizabethtown, 270-765-4334
September
Buckshot Festival, Sonora, 502-765-2175
Golden Armor
Festival, Radcliff, 270-351-4450
Annual Salt River Canoe Race,
Shepherdsville, 502-543-2257
Shepherdsville Old Tyme Homecoming,
502-543-4693
AKC Dog Show Sportsman Lake, Hodgenville, 270-358-3411
October
Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot, Shepherdsville,
502-922-4457
Lebanon Junction Old Fashion Days, 502-833-2296
Lincoln
Days Celebration, Hodgenville, 270-358-3411
Glendale Crossing Festival, 502-369-6188
Colorfest at Bernheim Forest, Clermont, 502-955-8512
November
Christmas on Lincoln Square, Hodgenville, 270-358-3411
Christmas in the Park, Nov.25-Dec., Elizabethtown, 270-765-4334
Holiday
Craft Bazaar, Elizabethtown, 270-765-2175
December
Community Christmas, Radcliff, 270-352-1204
Christmas
in Shepherdsville Square, 502-543-4034
Christmas in the Country, Glendale,
502-369-6188
Light-Up Mt. Washington, Mt. Washington, 502-538-3022
Shepherdsville/Bullitt County
Tourist & Convention Commission
395
Paroquet Springs Drive
P0 Box 520
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
502-543-8687 or 1-800-526-2068
Elizabethtown Tourism & Convention Bureau
1030 North Mulberry Street,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
270-765-2175 or 1-800-437-0092
Radcliff-Ft. Knox Tourism Commission
P0 Box 845, Radcliff, KY
270-352-1204 or 1-800-334-7540
LaRue County Chamber of Commerce
72 Lincoln Square, P0 Box 176,
Hodgenville, KY 42748
270-358-3411