Cumberland Ford, Pineville, KY
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kbarhow
N 36° 45.825 W 083° 41.627
17S E 259552 N 4072049
Wilderness Road ford over the Cumberland River. The Wilderness Road was created by migrating buffalo, and then used by the Native Americans. Daniel Boone led settlers over this route into central Kentucky. Critical crossing during the Civil War.
Waymark Code: WMA6VA
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/25/2010
Views: 6
The road eventually became part of the Dixie Highway, leading down to the Cumberland Gap.
Feature Discription: Historical marker
Web address for the route: [Web Link]
Beginning of the road: Virginia
End of the road: Central Kentucky
Secondary Web Address: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
We ask that if you visit the site, please include a unique picture with your impressions of the location. If possible, and if you are not too shy, please include yourself and your group in the photo. Extra points will be given for your best buffalo imitation or if you are licking something salty.