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.
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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.
The Legacy of Science Hill School: A Historical Overview
Science Hill School, in Shelbyville, KY, was founded by Julia A. Tevis in 1825. Today, the building holds a restaurant, a gallery, and small shops.
The Significance of Logan’s Station in Early Kentucky
Frontier Protection In the early days of Kentucky County, the frontier was dotted with stations and forts built to protect settlers from Native American attacks. Forts, such as Ft. Boonesborough and Ft. Harrod, were larger fortifications usually built around a spring, allowing multiple families to settle in an area. Stations, like Logan’s Station, were smaller,Continue reading “The Significance of Logan’s Station in Early Kentucky”
The Story of Guardian of the Wilderness: William Whitley Historic Home
Around 1775, Col. William Whitley (a soldier, pioneer, and sports enthusiast) and his wife Esther crossed the Appalachian Mountains into Kentucky County through the Cumberland Gap. (Prior to this, Whitley had traveled into Kentucky County with George Rogers Clark, in an expedition against Native Americans in the Northwest Territory.) Whitley and his wife continued followingContinue reading “The Story of Guardian of the Wilderness: William Whitley Historic Home”