Near Middlesboro in Bell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Daniel Boone's Trail
Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin, March 14, 2016
1. Daniel Boone's Trail Marker
North Carolina to Kentucky
1775
Erected by the
Kentucky Daughters
of the
American Revolution
1915
Erected 1915 by Kentucky Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 36° 36.242′ N, 83° 40.427′ W. Marker is near Middlesboro, Kentucky, in Bell County. Marker can be reached from Wilderness Road Trail. Marker is near the intersection of the Wilderness Road and Tri-State trails in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middlesboro KY 40965, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Daniel Boone's Trail (here, next to this marker); Daniel Boone Trail (here, next to this marker); Leave Nothing Useful Behind (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Daniel Boone's Trail (within shouting distance of this marker in Tennessee); Indian Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); An Object Lesson Road
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Also see . . . Wilderness Road. The history behind the historic road, Daniel Boone's involvement with it and the consequences of its creation. (History Channel) (Submitted on December 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Courtesy of Thomas P. Martin, March 14, 2016
2. Daniel Boone's Trail Marker
Plaque is on the back side of the stone monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
