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

The Military Presence

1918-Present

— Major General Thomas P. Lynch • Colonel Mauhee Edmondson —

The Military Presence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2025

1. The Military Presence Marker

Inscription. Fort Knox's presence has made and will continue to make a major contribution to Hardin County.
Artist: Vennie R. Beeler 2009

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 37° 41.649′ N, 85° 51.607′ W. Marker is in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, in Hardin County. It is on West Dixie Avenue (U.S. 31W) west of Mulberry Street (U.S. 62), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown KY 42701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and specifically 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: Civil Rights (here, next to this marker); Medicine (a few steps from this marker); Industry (a few steps from this marker); Education (a few steps from this marker); Post Civil War (a few steps from this marker); First Presbyterian Church (a few steps from this marker); Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elizabethtown.

More about this marker. The marker is a part of a series of banners depicting historical events related to Elizabethtown and Hardin County

Also see . . .
1. Thomas P. Lynch Changing the guard Gen. Lynch retires as the commander of Fort Knox

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

. From the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment publication announcing the retirement of Major General Lynch, as well as the obituary

Thomas was instrumental in the development and production of the Abrams M-1 tank. After 35 years of service, Maj. Gen. Lynch finished his career as commanding general of the U.S. Army Armor Center and Commandant of the U.S. Army Armor School at Fort Knox and retired from the U.S. Army in 1980.

(Submitted on April 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

2. Wall through History.

This panel shows men in a tank, Maj. Gen. Thomas Lynch, strong red and white stripes, and Col. Mauhee Edmonson of Ireland Army Hospital as an Army Nurse, emphasizing the strong link the entire area has to Fort Knox.

(Submitted on April 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

The Military Presence Marker near the Elizabethtown City Hall entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, March 27, 2025

2. The Military Presence Marker near the Elizabethtown City Hall entrance

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 160 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.