The American south is one of the most interesting regions of the country to live in and is home to many charming cities. Although the major cities on the East coast and West coast may get all of the national attention, the fact of the matter is that it's the small towns in states like Kentucky that best reflect American living.

Located in Hardin County in Kentucky is the city of Elizabethtown, truly the quintessential Southern small town. The county seat of Hardin County, Elizabethtown has a long history that stretches back to the 18th century. According to the 2000 census, Elizabethtown is home to 22,542 residents.

Founded in 1797, Elizabethtown is named after the wife of one of the area's earliest settlers, Colonel Andrew Hynes. A major tourist attraction due to the number of Civil War sites located in the area, Elizabethtown is also renowned for it small town atmosphere. With its low crime rate and excellent school system, many feel that Elizabethtown is one of the best places to raise a family in the Bluegrass State.

Additionally, Elizabethtown is conveniently located near some of the country's most popular tourist attractions. Within a forty mile area of the city lies such prominent sites as: Mammoth Cave National Park, Fort Knox, and Chruchill Downs. A short drive away from the allure of Lexington, Elizabethtown is a community that defines the term Southern hospitality.