Near Livingston in Rockcastle County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Skaggs Trace

Ancestor of the Dixie Highway and I-75

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 13, 2015

1. Skaggs Trace Marker

close up, showing text, Side A

Inscription.
Side A
This trace was named for Henry Skaggs, a Long Hunter. Many famous pioneers, including John Floyd, Benjamin Logan, and William Whitely, traveled over it. On Oct. 21, 1861, the first Kentucky Civil War battle occurred near here at Camp Wildcat. This first Union victory took place in the Rockcastle Hills. (over)

Side B
This trail, from the Hazel Patch to the Crab Orchard, crosses Rockcastle County. It was widely used land route through Kentucky for several years and became part of the Wilderness Road. Daniel Boone crossed the Rockcastle River near here in 1775 in blazing Boone’s Trace from Cumberland Gap to Booonesborough. See over

Erected 1977 by Kentucky Historical Society Kentucky Department of Transportation. (Marker Number 1622.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 37° 14.541′ N, 84° 13.189′ W. Marker is near Livingston, Kentucky, in Rockcastle County. Marker is on South Daniel Boone Trail (U.S. 25). marker is on U.S. 25 not quite 1 mile N of St RT 909 on the

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right, just South of Upper River Rd exit 49 off 1-75. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: South Daniel Boone Trail, Livingston KY 40445, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Wildcat (approx. 1.4 miles away); Camp Wildcat / Union Civil War Camp (approx. 1½ miles away); Camp Wildcat and the Wilderness Road (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Camp Wildcat and the Wilderness Road (approx. 1.7 miles away); Nerve Center for the Union Army (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Camp Wildcat (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Battle of Wildcat (approx. 1.9 miles away); Battle of Camp Wildcat (approx. 1.9 miles away).

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 13, 2015

2. Skaggs Trace Marker

close up, showing text, Side B

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 13, 2015

3. Skaggs Trace Marker

full view of marker

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 13, 2015

4. Skaggs Trace Marker

full view, with Rockcastle River in distance

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 16, 2015

5. Skaggs Trace Marker

marker can be seen at a distance

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 13, 2015

6. Skaggs Trace Marker

marker is at the entrance to the Rockcastle River Trading Company

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 13, 2015

7. Skaggs Trace Marker

Rockcastle River Trading Company

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, June 16, 2015

8. Skaggs Trace Marker

main building, surrounded by gardens

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,298 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 16, 2015, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.