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Boone County

Boone County was formed from part of Campbell County.

This county was named in honor of Daniel Boone, renowned for his pioneer exploration of Kentucky.

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Marker # 2124 Lewis and Clark in Kentucky

In October 1803, Meriwether Lewis visited Big Bone Lick, on his expedition to the Pacific. He was on a mission searching for fossilized bones for President Thomas Jefferson.

Marker # 32 Big Bone Lick

Big Bone Lick was discovered in 1739 by the French Captain Charles Lemone de Longueil, who was an early explorer. At this location, countless bones and teeth of extinct elephants were found.

Also, the saline-sulphur spring became popular for making salt until 1812.

Thomas Jefferson sent an expedition team lead by William Clark to collect bones. 8 to 10 feet long tusks were among some of the finds.

Marker # 1194 Home of Major John P. Gaines

This historical site is the home of John Pollard Gaines, (1795-1857) who fought in the War of 1812. He served in the Kentucky legislature during the dates of 1825 to 1836. He was served as aide-de-camp to General Winfield Scott in the Mexican War. Gaines was elected to congress, serving from 1847 to 1849.

John P. Gaines was appointed by President Zachary Taylor to serve as governor of the Territory of Oregon from 1850 to 1853.

Marker # 859 Mary Ingles

Mary Ingles was captured by the Shawnee Indians in Roanoke, VA, along with her two sons in July 1755. She was separated from her two sons and was brought to Big Bone Lick. Mary Ingles is reputed as being the first white woman in Kentucky. She eventually escaped from the Shawnee. It took her 40 days to return home.

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