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Fort Boonesborough
Fort Boonesborough State Park is a living history park located in Richmond, Kentucky. The park is named after the famous pioneer fort built by Daniel Boone and his companions in 1775. The fort was a major frontier outpost during the American Revolution and was the site of several battles between the settlers and Native Americans. Today, visitors to the park can explore the reconstructed fort, watch demonstrations of frontier life, and take part in educational programs. The park also offers camping, fishing, and hiking opportunities.
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User Reviews
David A.
For starters, the fort is not in the State Park and is farther up the highway. Took me awhile to realize where it was based on Google Maps. The fort itself was super fun! Lots to see and I appreciated all of the staff to explain the skills to keep the fort going. Each cabin had folks eager to explain how to work a looming machine and the way that surveyors mapped the land. All very interesting stuff. Took an hour or so and was time well spent!
CHAOSNCHECK T
Fort was closed and most of the Park was closed and in need of serious repairs. We were able to see where Daniel Boone built cabins to start the settlement and later a small stone fort. Response to Owner's reply. We visited at 1300 on a Saturday. We estimated there were 10-cars parked in the lot in front of the fort. The fort gates were closed as was the small door to the left. We spoke to one couple who said they had toured the fort when the gate was open but were not sure why the gates were now closed. We did see someone who appeared to work at the Park when we drove to the other section and he confirmed the Fort should be opened. He drove over and came back to confirm the gate was closed but he was unsure why. It was still a nice stop but we had some miles to go.
Wayne R. Little
At this time is closed due to flooding. But is great to see named after Daniel Boone. Has 26 cabins if I counted them right. And in the corner of the fort it is two stories high with lookouts. You can hike short trails fish and camp. It is $8.00 adults and $6.00 children.
Lee Ball
It's been a while since we have been to the fort, and decided to pay it a visit. The exhibits were very interesting and the reenactors were very knowledgeable. Despite the heat, there were areas available to cool off. An interesting bit of American history.
Haleigh Adams
Very cool place to visit! We accidentally went on the 250th anniversary of the original Fort Boonesborough. It was free that weekend, but i think it's normally $8 for adults. Very cool to see! They do have restrooms if anyone needs to know. They had vendors that still made things like they used to there, which you could buy some of the stuff from them. Very cool history to it. Even found a family member on one of the stones that was there when they first settled, so pretty cool!