Central Thrift Store
Thrift store4.5(23 Google reviews)Central Thrift Store is a thrift store in Elizabethtown, KY. You’ll find it at 218 Helm Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. It’s one of 9 secondhand and resale shops we track in Elizabethtown.
The store keeps hours 5 days a week and is closed on Sunday, staying open as late as 6 PM on its longest days. Thrift hours change seasonally and around holidays, so a quick call before a long drive is worth it.
As a thrift store, its inventory is donated and priced for fast turnover: stock changes daily, sizes and styles are unpredictable, and the best finds go to shoppers who come back often rather than those who come once.
Shoppers rate it 4.5 out of 5 on Google across 23 reviews. 6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.
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Store information
- Address
- 218 Helm Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
- Hours
- Monday: ClosedTuesday: 10 AM – 6 PMWednesday: 10 AM – 6 PMThursday: 10 AM – 6 PMFriday: 10 AM – 6 PMSaturday: 10 AM – 2 PMSunday: ClosedHours can change — call ahead to confirm.
- Phone
- +12704011230
Before you go
- Ask at the register which tag color is on sale this week and which is newest — the sale racks are cheap, the newest racks are where fresh donations land.
- Check garments under good light for stains and test every zipper; most thrift sales are final.
- Bring a tape measure and your key measurements — sizes vary wildly across eras and brands.
- It’s closed on Sunday — plan the visit for another day.
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Plato's Closet
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Monday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hosparus Health Thrift Shoppe Elizabethtown
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Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; Sunday: Closed
Goodwill
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Monday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Tuesday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Wednesday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Thursday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Friday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Saturday: 9 AM – 9 PM; Sunday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Elizabethtown Peddlers Mall
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Mo-Sa 10:00-08:00; Su 11:00-07:00
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
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Staff Availability – Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm; Tuesday through Friday, 10:00am-5:30pm; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm
Once Upon A Child
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Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Central Thrift Store located?
Central Thrift Store is located at 218 Helm Street, Elizabethtown, KY 42701.
What are Central Thrift Store’s hours?
Listed hours: Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Wednesday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Thursday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Friday: 10 AM – 6 PM; Saturday: 10 AM – 2 PM; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change — call ahead at +12704011230 to confirm.
Is Central Thrift Store open on Sunday?
No — Central Thrift Store is closed on Sunday according to its posted hours.
What kind of store is Central Thrift Store?
Central Thrift Store is a thrift store in Elizabethtown, KY.
Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Central Thrift Store?
Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.
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