Fort Boonesborough - Richmond, KY
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vhasler
N 37° 53.624 W 084° 16.225
16S E 740018 N 4197537
In 1775, a fort was established into the central Bluegrass region of Kentucky by Daniel Boone and others for the settlers who traveled here along the Wilderness Road.
Waymark Code: WM6P8V
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2009
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The goal of many settlers taking the Wilderness Road was this fort and the rich land in central Kentucky.
Fort access hours are April 1st to October 31st 9AM to 5:30PM.
Coordinates were taken at the memorial obelisk in front of the fort.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1775
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Transylvania Land Company
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For protecting a travel or shipping route
Current condition: Restored and active part of the Kentucky state park system
This site is administered by ----: Fort Boonesborough Foundation
If admission is charged -: 7.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
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