Near Carlisle in Robertson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Great Indian Warrior Trading Path
Photographed By Dave Knoch, November 15, 2015
1. Great Indian Warrior Trading Path Marker
A western branch of this vital Colonial Road passed close to this area on the original Animal Trace formed by migrating animals seeking salt deposits. It is the northernmost portion of the Warriors Path in Kentucky. It connects the Shawnee in the North with the Cherokee in the South. Revolutionary Soldiers on both sides used the Path. Daniel Boone's son, Isreal, lost his life here in Kentucky's last battle of the Revolution, 1782, at Blue Licks.Colonists. Project of the 2000-3 administration.
Mary Ann Groome Helper, National President.
Erected by National Society Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list.
Location. 38° 25.927′ N, 83° 59.588′ W. Marker is near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buffalo Trace (within shouting distance of this marker); William Jobe "Bill" Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriot-Pioneer (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Licks Battlefield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Martyrs of the Last Battle of The Revolution (about 600 feet away); Unknown Heros of the Battle of the Blue Licks (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Blue Licks Battlefield (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Pursuit (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Photographed By Dave Knoch, November 15, 2015
2. Great Indian Warrior Trading Path Marker
Viewed from parking lot of Pioneer Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2015, by Dave Knoch of Scott County, Kentucky. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
