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Parque Estadual Old Fort Harrod
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The Kentucky Life
February 10, 2022
In 1774, James Harrod established the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies in what would become Central Kentucky. Preserving Kentucky's pioneer history, the fort has been reconstructed near the site of the original. Heavy timbers form stockade walls and enclose the cabins and blockhouses. Costumed craftspeople perform pioneer tasks such as woodworking, weaving, basketry and blacksmithing and tend the farm animals and gardens. The Lincoln Marriage Temple shelters the original log cabin where Abraham Lincoln's parents were married in 1806, and the Mansion Museum houses Civil War artifacts, a gun display, Native American artifacts and a collection of Lincoln memorabilia.
In 1774, James Harrod established the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies in what would become Central Kentucky. Preserving Kentucky's pioneer history, the fort has been reconstructed near the site of the original. Heavy timbers form stockade walls and enclose the cabins and blockhou…
Lucy
May 22, 2022
Step back in time and tour this Kentucky State Park featuring a replica of Fort Harrod!
Kayla
February 28, 2021
Harrodsburg is known as the birthplace of the West.
Theresa
February 20, 2020
A reproductive fort from a time past.
Linda
November 25, 2017
Living History Site, great museum and awesomely huge tree in the park.
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100 S College St
Harrodsburg, KY