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Fireplace – Old Fort Harrod State Park – Kentucky

Fireplace - Old Fort Harrod State Park - Kentucky

A fireplace in the headquarters of George Rogers Clark at Old Fort Harrod State Park, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Illustrating the metal pots and pans, and other cookware of the the American pioneers living on the frontier.

Founded in 1774, Harrodsburg is the oldest, and first permanent settlement in Kentucky. It was founded by James Harrod, a pioneer, soldier, and hunter who helped explore and settle the area west of the Allegheny Mountains. Its residents included Squire Boone, the younger brother of Daniel Boone.

Ann Mcginty Blockhouse – Old Fort Harrod State Park – Kentucky 

Ann Mcginty Blockhouse - Old Fort Harrod State Park - Kentucky

A view of the Ann Mcginty Blockhouse at Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Founded in 1774, Harrodsburg is the oldest, and first permanent settlement in Kentucky. It was founded by James Harrod, a pioneer, soldier, and hunter who helped explore and settle the area west of the Allegheny Mountains. Its residents included Squire Boone, the younger brother of Daniel Boone.

Fort Nelson Plaque – Louisville Kentucky History

Fort Nelson Plaque - Louisville Kentucky History

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A plaque commemorating the founding of the city of Louisville, Kentucky in 1780. Located on the former site of Fort Nelson, the official location of Louisville’s founding by George Rogers Clark. It was the second fort founded in the area, and eventually would be replaced by Fort Finney in 1784. Located on the opposite side of the Ohio River, it was located on the site of what would eventually become Jeffersonville, Indiana.