Elizabethtown in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

John Larue Helm, 1802-1867

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021

1. John Larue Helm, 1802-1867 Marker

Inscription. This Hardin Co. native was one of Kentucky's most celebrated lawyers. In legislature 17 yrs.; rose to House Speaker. Elected lt. gov., he became gov. when John J. Crittenden resigned, 1850. Pres. of L & N R. R., 1854-60, when main line completed. A harsh critic of Pres. Lincoln, Helm favored neutrality for Ky. in the Civil War. Elected gov., 1867. Died after five days in office.

Erected 1992 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 1912.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list.

Location. 37° 42.481′ N, 85° 52.399′ W. Marker is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It is on North Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) north of Craddock Court, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 804 N Dixie Hwy, Elizabethtown KY 42701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically

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in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Helm Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Men of Distinction (within shouting distance of this marker); The Helms - First Family of Hardin County (within shouting distance of this marker); John Young Brown (1835-1904) (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lincoln Heritage House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Remembering Sarah Her Old Kentucky Home (approx. 0.9 miles away); Sarah Bush Johnston Lincoln (approx. 0.9 miles away); In Defense of a Nation (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethtown.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021

2. John Larue Helm, 1802-1867 Marker

John Larue Helm grave (tall grave marker in the background) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, April 10, 2021

3. John Larue Helm grave (tall grave marker in the background)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 3,354 times since then and 530 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2021, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.