Marked on Shelbyville Rd. in eastern Jefferson County is the site of The Long Run Massacre. The marker of the event is easy to miss as it sits in front of Locust Creek neighborhood. While this photo shows the only thing to see today, it is quite an interesting piece of Kentucky history. As I’veContinue reading “Understanding the Long Run Massacre in Kentucky History”
Category Archives: Daniel Boone
Forts and Stations of Jefferson County: A Historical Journey
In my last post, Preston, Floyd, and Breckinridge; Revolutionary War Names are a Link to the Past (Part 1), I discussed Floyd’s Station. As noted in that post, Stations were basically mini-forts positioned throughout Colonial Kentucky. Pioneers and explorers west of the Appalachian Mountains used these Stations to defend themselves against the constant attack ofContinue reading “Forts and Stations of Jefferson County: A Historical Journey”
Historic Sites Linked to Daniel Boone in Kentucky
Daniel Boone played such a significant role in the development of Kentucky. That role can be seen today through historical events and landmarks within the state.
Fort Boonesborough: A Look into Daniel Boone’s History
Fort Boonesborough was a much needed fortification in the mountains of Kentucky, built by Daniel Boone and a group of men that would go on to live in our history books forever.