Historical Marker

Wilderness Road

Ky 61/1065 · Louisville · Jefferson

Kentucky marker

Inscription

Trail of thousands of pioneers through here, 1775 to 1811. Made into wagon road by Act of the Legislature 1796. Lifeline for Gen. George Rogers Clark's army at Falls of Ohio, Louisville, 1778-83. Road abandoned 1840. It followed ancient buffalo path.

Dedicated November 12, 1966.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: Wilderness Road/Logan's Station

Location

AddressKy 61/1065
CityLouisville
CountyJefferson

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