Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
Buffalo Trace
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
1. Buffalo Trace Marker
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Inscription.
Buffalo Trace. . On July 16th, 1773, James McAfee, George McAfee, Robert McAfee, James McCoun Jr., Samuel Adams and Hancock Taylor following the Buffalo Trace from Big Bone lick, crossed the Kentucky River at this point, and made the first survey upon it., Here in the Summer of 1775, Hancock Lee, Willis Lee, Cyrus McCracken and “A Few Comrades” established Lee’s Town, at which George Rogers Clark lived for a time, and expected to make his home., Here Willis Lee was killed by Indians in 1776, and the settlement temporarily scattered, but in 1789 it was flourishing and an important stopping place, both for travelers on the river and for those who followed the Buffalo Trace.
On July 16th, 1773, James McAfee, George McAfee, Robert McAfee, James McCoun Jr., Samuel Adams and Hancock Taylor following the Buffalo Trace from Big Bone lick, crossed the Kentucky River at this point, and made the first survey upon it.
Here in the Summer of 1775, Hancock Lee, Willis Lee, Cyrus McCracken and “A Few Comrades” established Lee’s Town, at which George Rogers Clark lived for a time, and expected to make his home.
Here Willis Lee was killed by Indians in 1776, and the settlement temporarily scattered, but in 1789 it was flourishing and an important stopping place, both for travelers on the river and for those who followed the Buffalo Trace.
Erected 1931 by Susannah Hart Shelby Chapter N.S.D.A.R. Frankfort, Kentucky.
Location. 38° 12.95′ N, 84° 52.244′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. located at the Visitor Center of Buffalo Trace Distillery (from
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U.S.421 take Fair Oaks Lane - a.k.a.: Great Buffalo Trace). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The sign on the Buffalo reads: "" I'm over 200 years old and frail. Please do not climb on me. ""
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
7. Other View - - Wood Carved Buffalo
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
8. Old Guest House
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
9. Sign - - " Old Guest House " - " All Visitors Welcome "
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
10. Other View - - Old Guest House
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
11. Another View - - Old Guest House
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
12. Buffalo Trace Disttillery - Sign
Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009
13. Wide View - - Buffalo Trace Distillery
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