Fort Boonesborough State Park

Fort Boonesborough State Park contains a complete reconstruction of an 18th-century frontier fort with wooden cabins, blockhouses, and traditional furnishings along the Kentucky River.

Daniel Boone established Fort Boonesborough in 1775, making it the second European-American settlement in Kentucky and a key outpost during the American Revolutionary War.

The fort features resident artisans who demonstrate colonial crafts such as blacksmithing, weaving, and candle making through regular exhibitions and educational programs.

The park contains camping facilities, swimming pools, hiking trails, and the Kentucky River Museum, with operating hours varying according to seasonal schedules.

The Great Siege of 1778 marked a defining moment when Fort Boonesborough successfully resisted an extensive attack during the western theater of the Revolution.

Location: Madison County

Address: 4375 Boonesboro Rd, Richmond, KY 40475

Phone: +(859)5273131

Website: https://parks.ky.gov/richmond/parks/historic/fort-boonesborough-state-park

GPS coordinates: 37.89719,-84.26601

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:39