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Daniel Boone Cabin, Carlisle, KY

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Daniel Boone Cabin

A restored 1795 log cabin on the grounds of Wendt's Wildlife Adventure, linked to frontiersman Daniel Boone's final years in Kentucky.

Carlisle, KY

About Daniel Boone Cabin

The cabin sits on the grounds of Wendt's Wildlife Adventure in Nicholas County. Daniel Boone and his son built it in 1795, and Boone's household lived there until they moved west to Missouri in 1799. Local tourism officials have restored the structure in recent years to keep Boone's story alive for visitors. Wikipedia describes it as Boone's last log cabin in Kentucky and possibly the only one still standing in the state. Visitors can see it as part of a visit to the wildlife park.

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