Cumberland Ford
One of the most important points on the Wilderness Road marked by Daniel Boone in 1775. Ford first used by Indians, then by early explorers and the Long Hunters. After Boone opened the way west, more than 100,000 settlers used the crossing as a gateway to Ky. During the Civil War ford occupied by both Union and CSA troops because of its strategic location.
Marker is at the intersection of Bob Madon Bypass (U.S. 25E) and Pine Street (State Highway 66), on the right when traveling west on Bob Madon Bypass.
Courtesy hmdb.org
