Elizabethtown in Hardin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Bicentennial Observance of the Birth of President Abraham Lincoln
February 12, 1809 - February 12, 2009
Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022
1. February 12, 1809 - February 12, 2009 Marker
President Abraham Lincoln
Upon these stones stood the log house where the wedding vows of his father, Thomas Lincoln and a good and kind stepmother, Sarah Bush Johnston were exchanged on December 2, 1819
Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky
Erected 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is December 2, 1819.
Location. 37° 41.615′ N, 85° 51.444′ W. Marker is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Plum Alley, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 117 N Main St, Elizabethtown KY 42701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marriage of Thomas Lincoln (here, next to this marker); Bricks and Mortar of Elizabethtown's Early Economy (a few steps from this marker); 16 Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); 23 Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); 'Ordinary' Hospitality Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown-Pusey House
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Photographed By Bradley Owen, October 21, 2022
2. February 12, 1809 - February 12, 2009 Marker
Marker is located on the rocks at the base of the figurines.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
