Daniel Boone
United States · KentuckyUS
American pioneer and frontiersman (1734–1820)
Daniel Boone was an American pioneer and frontiersman whose exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. He became famous for his exploration and settlement of Kentucky, which was then beyond the western borders of the Thirteen Colonies. In 1775, Boone founded the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap and into Kentucky, in the face of resistance from Native Americans. He founded Boonesborough, one of the first English-speaking settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. By the end of the 18th century, more than 200,000 people had entered Kentucky by following the route marked by Boone.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 37.179, -87.507
- Timezone
- America/Chicago
Overview of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone belongs to Kentucky, United States and has the feel of a place. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Getting there & around
Small places like Daniel Boone are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Kentucky. Time zone: America/Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Daniel Boone located?
- Daniel Boone is located in Kentucky, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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Info about Daniel Boone, Kentucky (United States)
Daniel Boone region is Kentucky, in United States (US).
latitude is 37.1786600, and its longitude -87.5075000.
Daniel Boone is considered one of the top destinations for hiking trails, walking trails over United States.
More details about Daniel Boone in United States (US)
Its altitude above sea level, specifically meters above mean sea level (MAMSL), counts 505 meters. This is why Daniel Boone is the ideal trip destination if you and friends want high ground to go to for your next travel or are willing to do mountain rails walking when you are tripping somewhere in the world.
Interactive Daniel Boone (United States) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Daniel Boone, Kentucky United States (US).
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