Historical Marker

Indian Old Fields

11 mi. SE of Winchester, KY 15 · KY 15 · Clark

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Site of Eskippakithiki, sometimes called "Kentake," located on the Warrior's Path. This meeting place for traders and Indian hunters was the last of the Kentucky Indian towns. Occupied by the Shawnees, ca. 1715-1754. John Finley had a store here and traded with the Indians, 1752. Daniel Boone viewed "the beautiful level of Kentucky" from this point on June 7, 1769.

Location

Address11 mi. SE of Winchester, KY 15
CityKY 15
CountyClark

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