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Frankfort, Kentucky: Daniel Boone's Grave

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Frankfort Cemetery

Address:
215 E. Main St., Frankfort, KY
Directions:
In Frankfort Cemetery, which sits on a cliff overlooking the east side of the Kentucky River, where US Hwy 60/E. Main St. intersects Glenns Creek Rd.
Hours:
M-Sa 8-dusk, Su 9-3:15. Gated after hours. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
502-227-2403
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Daniel Boone's Grave.

Daniel Boone's Grave

Kentucky claims that Daniel Boone and his wife were dug up 25 years after their deaths in Missouri and re-buried here.

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Double Daniel Boone Grave Controversy

Frankfort, Kentucky - Settling the Double Daniel Boone Grave Controversy
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Daniel Boone's Grave.

Daniel Boone's Grave

Daniel Boone's grave overlooks the State Capitol.

[Lucy Hudnall, 04/05/2016]

Daniel Boone grave.

Daniel Boone's Grave

Yellow lines in road are almost completely gone, but stay on entrance road and there will be signs just about when you start to wonder if you should have turned somewhere.

[Angie, 09/25/2013]

Daniel Boone grave.

Daniel Boone's Grave

Follow the yellow line and it will take you to the grave! Very easy to find. Beautiful views of the city from the cemetery!

[Taylor, 04/16/2012]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Kentucky Military History Museum: Hitler's PlaqueKentucky Military History Museum: Hitler's Plaque, Frankfort, KY - < 1 mi.
Capital City MuseumCapital City Museum, Frankfort, KY - < 1 mi.
Floral ClockFloral Clock, Frankfort, KY - < 1 mi.
In the region:
Liberty Bell Replica, Liberty, KY - 60 mi.

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