Boone's Cave [Not Open To Public], Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member krsmith2
N 37° 47.084 W 084° 48.518
16S E 692969 N 4184193
Only cave in Kentucky historically verified as used by Daniel Boone. Not Open To Public
Waymark Code: WMHZEJ
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 08/31/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ReedKyCacheFinders
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Only cave in Kentucky historically verified as used by Daniel Boone. He spent rest of winter in cave alone after companion, John Stuart, was killed in January, 1770, the first recorded white man killed by Indians in Ky. Boone joined in summer by brother Squire. Together they continued to explore and hunt before returning to North Carolina.



Not Open To Public
Marker Name: Boone's Cave

Marker Location: Roadside

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number (for official markers): 1343

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society & Kentucky Department of Highways


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