The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1915-05-11
iosehn pike; Lincoln and Boyle pike.
Data and Attractions.

Stanford, the county seat of Lin
coin county, one of the three origi-
nal counties of the state. is located
near the site of Logan's Indian Forts
1t is the first and last blue Grass"
city after leaving or entering the
mountain section of the Dixie High
way and will be the hub from which
tourists will diverge to points of in
terest in Central Kentucky.
The early history of the State has
its birth in this locality, which was the
cradle of the Western Civilization.
Travellers Rest" Lincoln county,
was the home of the first Governor
of the State, Col. Isaac Shelby, who
while governor of the State went at
the head of the Kentucky troops that
drove the Indians out and conquered
THE Northwest Territory" Inspired
by his valor at the battles of Kings
Mountain and the Great Kanawha,
when his clarion call, IL will meet
you there in person; | will lead you
to the field of battle and share with
you the dangers and honors OF the
campaign" was heard thirty-five
hundred true kentuckians instantly
responded. Here the campaign for
the conquest of the unexplored North
west, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin,
Michigan and Ohio-were planned
Here the troops were modified and
were equipped that pushed the Cana
dian boundary back from the Ale
ghenies to its present line, and gave
to the Republic a domain that now
constitutes its hearts core. IL was
here that one of the first churches
magt Of ha Allauhaniac xt-ag nra.taI
known as the Buffalo Springs
surrounding it are inferred the re-
mains of many of those pioneers who
shared the perils experienced by the
rugged and staunch defenders of Lo-
Logan's Fort, the site of which is
close by. A movement is on foot to re-
construct this primitive outpost of
christianity, as well as the old fort
and make them the shrines of the
countless descendants of the brave
pioneers who worshipped at its altar
and bravely defended the Fort-their
wilderness city of refuge.
The rebuilding of the fort would be
not only the preservation of a nis.or.
ic landmark, but a monument to its
builder, Gen. Benz. Logan, whose
broadmi ldedeness IS best evidenced
by his waver of all rights accruing to
him b. rea ,on Of the law Of 9r;m0ge
nature; who was born military lead
er, and among the foremost states
men of pioneer days.
The court records of this county
antedate the admission of the State in
the Union, and contain most interest
ing pioneer history of Kentucky. The
names of President Andrew Jackson,
Patrick Henry, Daniel Boone and
other like celebrities appear in these
records.
The first brick house erected in
Kentucky, .in 1854, the home of Will
liam Whitley, Commander of the
Whitley Fort, the noted Indian
fighter, who is reputed to have killed
Tecumseh at the battle of the
Thames, is one of the historical land
marks of the State and County.
The early home of General Rosseau
still stands on Main street of the
city of Stanford.
The home where President Andrew
jackson sojourned, on one of his
trips through Kentucky is still in good
state of preservation.
The Bright Stage Coach Inn, once
a relay station on the Wilderness
Road, still stands within two miles of
Stanford.
The sites of Carpenter, Mckinney
and Montgomery stations or forts arc
still eXtant, and efforts are being
made to rehabilitate the buildings.
A Real Buena Vista.
By universal consent one of the
most attractive views to be seen in
"Dixie Land" is from Halls Gap, an
elevation of 1920 feet that com
mands a panoramic view of Lincoln,
Pulaski, Rockcastle, Madison, Gar |
rard, Boyle and Jessamine counties. |
The landscape rises ocean-like from |
the foot of the Gap until the horizons |
curtain precludes the billowing vista.