Laughery Island, River island in Boone County, United States.
Laughery Island is a river island in the Ohio River within Boone County, formed through natural sediment deposits over time. The island creates a distinct landform in the waterway that flows through the region.
In 1781, Colonel Archibald Lochry's Pennsylvania militia faced a major attack by Native Americans near the island during the Revolutionary War. This encounter became one of the notable military conflicts in the region during that period.
The island marks a location where European settlers and Native American territories met along the Ohio River corridor. Visitors today can sense the geography that shaped these early encounters in the region.
The island is privately owned and requires permits to visit. Water levels on the Ohio River fluctuate seasonally, so check conditions before planning a river crossing to the site.
The steamboat Pat Rogers caught fire and sank near the island in 1874 while carrying cotton and passengers. This incident was one of several maritime accidents that highlighted the dangers faced by river traffic in this area.
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