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Boone's Station, initially known as Boone's New Station to distinguish it from the fort which is now known as Boonesborough, was the home of Daniel Boone, the famed frontiersman, from 1779 [ 1 ] until 1782. Athens at the time was named "Cross Plains" [ 2 ] and Boone's son Israel established the fort nearby in 1776.
Learn about the history and hardships of Boones Station, where Daniel Boone and his family lived in 1779-1780. The site is now a state park with a stone dwelling, a trail and a cemetery.
Learn about the history and hardships of Daniel Boone and his family at Boone's Station, a Kentucky frontier settlement. Explore the one mile self-guided trail and see the featured sites of other historic places.
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Historical Marker #17 in Fayette County commemorates Boone’s Station, a community founded by frontiersman Daniel Boone. Settling the Kentucky frontier was a daunting task. The earliest of those hearty souls that voluntarily came across the Appalachian Mountains in order to claim land and find new opportunities were risk takers of the first order. Accompanying the earliest arrivals were ...
Apr 21, 2007 · Boone occupied the station until 1784 and his sister’s family was there until 1814. Robert Frank bought it in 1795 and built a stone mansion which survived into the 1800s. In 1991, Robert C. Strader willed some 47 acres, including the site of the station, to the state. Boone’s Station State Park opened in 1992. Over. Dedicated April 21, 2007.
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Daniel Boone (1734-1820), known for his role in the exploring and settling of the Kentucky frontier decided that the settlement of Boonesborough had become.. Boone Station State Historic Site | AMERICAN HERITAGE
