Helm Cemetery & Mansion
Elizabethtown, KY, 42701 US / KY
Location Description
John and Lucinda began construction of their new home, “Helm Place”, on the site of “Helm Station”, the stockade fort built by his grandfather. Helm served in both houses of the State Legislature from 1824 until 1850. He was one of the youngest representatives ever elected Speaker of the House. In 1844, he was elected to the Senate and in 1848 as Lieutenant Governor on the ticket of John J. Crittenden. Helm became the 18th governor of the Commonwealth on July 31, 1850 when Governor Crittenden resigned to take the post of Attorney General in the cabinet of President Millard Filmore. Helm completed the term that ended on September 5, 1851.
Location Category
- CEMETERIES - [general]
- CEMETERIES - Historic
- HOUSES - [general]
- HOUSES - Mansions / Estates
- HOUSES - Period Homes / Historic
