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Elizabethtown is a city located in Hardin County, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1793 and named after Colonel Andrew Hynes' wife, Elizabeth. The city played a significant role in the American Civil War, with both Union and Confederate troops occupying the town at various times.

During the 19th century, Elizabethtown grew as a center for agriculture and commerce, particularly after the arrival of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in the 1850s. In 1861, the town was occupied by Confederate forces, who used it as a base for their raids in the surrounding area. The Union army eventually recaptured the town in 1862, and it became a supply depot for Union troops.

After the Civil War, Elizabethtown continued to grow and develop, with new businesses and industries, including tobacco processing and distilling. The city also became a hub for education, with the establishment of several schools and colleges.