Springfield
Kentucky
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City of Springfield
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In 1783, a ferry was established here to carry travelers across the Beech Fork River. From here flatboats carried goods to Natchez and New Orleans. Parker's Landing is noted for its unmortared rock fences. There are many fine old houses in the area.
The gently rolling hills and prisine waters of Washington County were discovered on the eve of the Revolution and by war's end, many settlements had arisen.
Far removed from danger, Washington County developed quickly. The comfort and security of these emerging communities enticed many early travelers along the Wilderness Road to settle here.
Washington County was the first county created by the Kentucky State Legislature and named for the first President, George Washington.
Springfield, the county seat, straddles the old Wilderness Trace. Her hundred year-old buildings look down upon the modern US 150. Throughout the county are other relics of Washington County's long history. Follow the Wilderness Trace to Washington County and be a part of history.
In 1783, a ferry was established here to carry travelers across the Beech Fork River. From here flatboats carried goods to Natchez and New Orleans. Parker's Landing is noted for its unmortared rock fences. There are many fine old houses in the area.
The gently rolling hills and prisine waters of Washington County were discovered on the eve of the Revolution and by war's end, many settlements had arisen.
Far removed from danger, Washington County developed quickly. The comfort and security of these emerging communities enticed many early travelers along the Wilderness Road to settle here.
Washington County was the first county created by the Kentucky State Legislature and named for the first President, George Washington.
Springfield, the county seat, straddles the old Wilderness Trace. Her hundred year-old buildings look down upon the modern US 150. Throughout the county are other relics of Washington County's long history. Follow the Wilderness Trace to Washington County and be a part of history.