Foster in Bracken County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Kenton Ambushes Indians

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 13, 2019

1. Kenton Ambushes Indians Marker

Inscription. In summer of 1793 Indians crossed Ohio River, hid canoes at mouth of Holt’s Creek, site of Foster, and proceeded to Bourbon County to steal horses. Simon Kenton secured a small group to ambush them on their return. After lying concealed for four days, Kenton’s men were successful; they killed six of the enemy, scattered the others, and retrieved the horses.

Erected 1977 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1614.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1793.

Location. 38° 48.217′ N, 84° 13.039′ W. Marker is in Foster, Kentucky, in Bracken County. Marker is at the intersection of Mary Ingles Highway (Kentucky Route 8) and Foster Road (Kentucky Route 2228), on the right when traveling east on Mary Ingles Highway. Can also be reached from AA Highway (KY-9). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Foster KY 41043, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bold House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Neville Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away in Ohio); Neville

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(approx. half a mile away in Ohio); Edgington Mound (approx. 1.4 miles away in Ohio); M60A3 Battle Tank (approx. 3.7 miles away in Ohio); Moscow War Memorial (approx. 3.7 miles away in Ohio); Diana Whitney Memorial (approx. 3.9 miles away in Ohio); Bradford Schoolhouse (approx. 4½ miles away).

Also see . . . Simon Kenton – Frontiersman and Soldier. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on October 26, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By J. J. Prats, June 13, 2019

2. Kenton Ambushes Indians Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 455 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.