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County: Knox

First Cabin in Kentucky

Marker Number: 

72

Location: 

US 25/Cumberlan Gap Parkway, Barbourville

Near here is site of first structure built April 1750 by a white man in Kentucky. Erected by Dr. Thomas Walker's party while exploring in the interest of the Loyal Land Company.

For more information, see ExploreKYHistory: First Cabin in Kentucky

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