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Listed in Civil War, Civil War Trails, Historical landmark, Museum

• 1250 Ford Rd, Winchester, KY 40391
  Winchester, Kentucky 40391
• 859 744-0556
• https://visitwinchesterky.com/contact/civil-war-fort-at-boonesboro/

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Description

Set in the historic Boonesborough area, this Civil War-era earthwork offers a quieter counterpoint to Kentucky’s better-known battlefields and military parks. The site reflects the strategic importance of the Kentucky River corridor during the war and the military presence that shaped communities across the region. It is best approached as a brief history stop rather than a fully interpreted museum experience. Pair a visit with Fort Boonesborough State Park and its broader story of Kentucky’s frontier and river history. Before making a special trip, confirm current access and any on-site interpretation, since the supplied listing information does not establish public hours or visitor amenities.

Historical References / Learn More

• Fort Boonesborough State Park — Kentucky Department of Parks
• Kentucky Historical Markers — Kentucky Historical Society

Listing Tags

Boonesborough, civil war, Historic Sites, Kentucky history, Military History

plusCode

VPRQ+4M Winchester, Kentucky

Street

1250 Ford Rd

Monday Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Tuesday Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Wednesday Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Thursday Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Friday Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Saturday Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Sunday Hours

9 AM to 5 PM

Hours Open

Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM

Latitude

37.890293

Longitude

-84.260874

Children

Good for kids

Country

USA

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