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Daniel Boone Statue in Barbourville

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In August 2013, the good citizens of Barbourville erected a new statue of Daniel Boone at the Knox County Courthouse. Since 1948, this community has…

Reedy Creek, Sullivan County

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In March 1775, Daniel Boone departed the Long Island of the Holston, in today's Kingsport, TN, along with 30 axe men to begin marking a trail for…

Twetty's Fort

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Before dawn on March 25, 1775, Boone’s party was attacked by Shawnee warriors. Some axe men were killed, others wounded. Boone and the men fought…