Fort Twetty (Fort Twitty)
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| Fort Twetty (Fort Twitty) - Quick Facts | |
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| HSP Category | Fort |
| Period | 1775 |
| HSP Style | Fort |
| Present Use | Open Area / Monument Only |
Historical Significance:
In March 1775 Daniel Boone and 33 pioneers were blazing a trail, later known as Boone's Trace. They camped overnight and were attacked by Native Americans. Captain Twetty was mortally wounded and his slave Sam was killed instantly. Felix Walker was wounded but survived and wrote of these events in his diary. The shelter the men built at this site for the wounded became known as Fort Twetty.
Who is Buried Here:
Captain Twetty
Captain Twetty's slave Sam
Captain Twetty's bulldog
Acknowledgements: The Boonesborough Chapter provides liability insurance for the property and is working on a plan that will ensure future maintenance and development.
Designations:
- City Landmark
- Kentucky Department of Highways Marker (#77, on Hwy 25-421 in Madison County)
Historic Marker:
- Marker Date: 1937
- Marker Organization: Boonesborough Chapter DAR
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Marker Text: SITE OF FORT TWETTY MARCH 25-APRIL 1, 1775
FIRST FORT BUILT IN KENTUCKY
ERECTED BY BOONESBOROUGH CHAPTER DAR 1937
Funded By:
To this date, maintenance of property has been donated by Society of Boonesborough, Madison County Historical Society, Friends of Boone's Trace/Dr. John Fox.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Preserve
- Open to the Public? Yes
- Admission Fee? No
- Family Friendly? Yes
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? No
- Catalog available? No
- DVD available? No
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