Kentucky Historical Marker #2511
Boone-Callaway Girls Kidnapping. On July 14, 1776 Daniel Boone’s daughter, Jemima, and Richard Callaway’s daughters, Betsey and Fanny, left Fort Boonesborough to canoe on the Kentucky River. They drifted close to the bank near this spot and were captured by five Native Americans and taken north. Daniel Boone pursued them with eight men and rescued the girls unharmed two days later. Dedicated March 3, 2017.
363 Athens-Boonesboro Rd., Winchester, Athens, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #2230
Boone's Station. Daniel Boone surveyed this site in 1774 for a 4,000-acre land grant to James Hickman. In Dec.1779, Boone and other families lived here in crude shelters; in 1780, built cabins & stockade. By 1783, the station included 15-20 families. Among these, Boone’s brother Edward, son Israel, and nephew Thomas were killed in final stages of Rev. War. Over. (Reverse) 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.
240 Gentry Road, Athens, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #1773
Boone's Creek Baptist Church. Organized November 1785, by Elders John Taylor and John Tanner with 18 original members. Church part of Elkhorn Assn.; in 1823 joined Boone's Creek Assn. Sunday School organized ca. 1866. Present church is on same land as the first log church of 1785. Prominent among the founders were Daniel Boone's brother Samuel with wife Sarah. Presented by Boone's Creek Baptist Church.
KY 1973 [Cleveland Rd.], Athens, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #1048
Captain John Holder. An outstanding pioneer at Fort Boonesborough, 1776-81. Among the rescuers of Callaway and Boone girls captured by Indians. Named colonel of militia, 1779. Engaged in expeditions against Indians. In 1781 built Holder's Station and operated boatyard at the mouth of Howard's Creek. Led in the Battle of Upper Blue Licks, 1782. Trustee of Winchester, justice Co. Court.
Athens-Boonesboro Rd., Howard's Creek, Athens, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0952
Samuel Boone. Grave of Samuel Boone, the eldest brother of Daniel Boone, renowned Kentucky pioneer. Samuel was born in Penna., May 20, 1728. Came to Kentucky from South Carolina in 1779 with his family and settled Boone's Station. He joined in defense of Bryan's Station, 1782. His son, Thomas, was killed at Battle of Blue Licks, 1782. He died here, 1816, at the age of 88.
240 Gentry Road, Athens, KY, United States
Kentucky Historical Marker #0017
Boone's Station. Stood about one-half mile east. Established in 1779 by Daniel Boone who, with his family, resided there for several years.
Athens-Boonesboro Rd., Athens, KY, United States