1750 Visit Dr. Thomas Walker State Park and see a replica of the first cabin in Kentucky
1775 First trails and roads—The Wilderness Road, Warriors Path and the Daniel Boone Trail known as the Boone Trace all cross in Knox County.
1800 Barbourville is the oldest town and was the largest and most progressive city south of Richmond
1861 Barbourville is the site of the first battle of the Civil War with casualties
1879 Union College, the first college in the mountains Barbourville has something for you any time of the year—plan your adventure today!
Attend a festival or event, visit the Civil War Interpretative Park, Knox Historical Museum, Thompson RV Park, fish along the Cumberland River or canoe, Hike ‘n Bike at Sandy Bottoms or at Union College’s Outdoor Center, and cruise the night away with our newest events Knox Street Thunder Cruise-In and the Dirty South Truck Show.