Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wolf, Kentucky
Grayson is the county seat for Carter County
Wolf is in Carter County
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Saltpeter mined here from which gunpowder was made that was used by Kentucky riflemen during the war of 1812. There are remains of those works in cave, reputed rendezvous for counterfeiters in early years, artifacts and Indian graves found in cavern. — — Map (db m164261) HM WM
Saltpetre Cave is considered by many historians to be the site of the earliest industry in the area. The cave was used during the War of 1812 as a source of the major ingredient in making gunpowder. The site is currently listed on the National . . . — — Map (db m164394) HM
Since the early 19th century,
adventurers have been
attracted to the caves in this
area. For some there was a
need to enter the caves
because they provided raw
materials which improved daily
life. Others entered just for the
fascination of . . . — — Map (db m164392) HM
