Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Daniel Boone's Grave
Photographed by Christopher Light, July 17, 2008
1. Daniel Boone's Grave Marker
Born 1734; died 1820. Entered Eastern Kentucky, 1767; explored Bluegrass Region, 1769-71; guided Transylvania Company, blazed Wilderness Trail, built Fort Boonesborough in 1775; directed defense of the fort, 1778; emigrated to Missouri, 1799; reinterred, with wife Rebecca, in Frankfort Cemetery, 1845.
Erected by Kentucky Department of Highways. (Marker Number 113.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location. 38° 11.627′ N, 84° 51.968′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. It can be reached from East Main (U.S. 460 / 6) near Glenn's Creek Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Daniel Boone & Rebecca Boone (here, next to this marker); The Trabue Family Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentucky's State Mound (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Our Confederate Dead (about 300
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More about this marker. The entrance to the Frankfort Cemetery is at the corner of East Main (US 60 & 460) at Glenns Creek Road. Follow the cemetery road, staying to the right. You'll see a sign at the 1st intersection. After the 2nd intersection, the grave and marker are off to the right and slightly down in a wooded area.
Photographed by Christopher Light, July 17, 2008
2. Daniel Boone's Grave Marker and Memorial
Photographed by John Desaulniers, Jr.
3. Daniel Boone's Grave Memorial and Marker
Daniel Boone's grave is in the foreground, historical marker to right, and in the background is the Kentucky State Capitol building.
Photographed by Christopher Light, July 17, 2008
4. Daniel Boone's Grave from the road/parking area.
Photographed by Christopher Light, July 17, 2008
5. West face of Daniel Boone's Gravestone
Photographed by Christopher Light, July 17, 2008
6. North face of Daniel Boone's Gravestone
Photographed by Christopher Light, July 17, 2008
7. East face of Daniel Boone's Gravestone
Tribute to Rebecca Boone who is also buried here.
Photographed by John Desaulniers, Jr.
8. South face of Daniel Boone's Gravestone
Photographed by Christopher Light, July 17, 2008
9. View from Daniel Boone's Grave
The Kentucky State Capitol stands on a rise above the Kentucky River.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 9,946 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 3. submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. 8. submitted on May 6, 2010, by John Desaulniers, Jr. of Mingo, Iowa. 9. submitted on July 30, 2008, by Christopher Light of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
