Harrodsburg in Mercer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Original Fort Harrod Site
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
1. Original Fort Harrod Site Marker (obverse)
(obverse)
A crude fortification was located at "The Big Spring," 1774. Warned of impending Indian war, Harrod and his men were ordered east to participate in Dunmore's War. They returned in 1775 and chose this site on high ground; it was more defensible and did not flood. The fort was later used as school and jail; finally deteriorated. Replica constructed on present site, 1927.
(reverse)
[Metal photograph of original fort with description of items in and around it.]
© 1977 by Reader's Digest Staff Artist, Nick Calabrese
Erected 1978 by Kentucky Historical Society and Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1637.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1774.
Location. 37° 45.764′ N, 84° 50.834′ W. Marker is in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, in Mercer County. Marker is at the intersection of West Lexington Street and Fort
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. James Harrod (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Graveyard (within shouting distance of this marker); Bowman Memorial Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); First Baptist Church / Centennial Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Osage Orange Tree (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Marriage Temple (about 400 feet away); The Lincoln Move to the Frontier (about 500 feet away); Fort Harrod (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Harrodsburg.
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
2. Original Fort Harrod Site Marker (reverse)
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
3. Fort Harrod: Heaven in the Wilderness
Photographed By Bernard Fisher, August 18, 2011
4. W Lexington St
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 737 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 20, 2011, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.
