Duncan Tavern, Built 1788, Public Square. (Printed verso reads: "This famous old tavern was built by Major Joseph Duncan before the town of Hopewell (Paris) was established and four years before Kentucky became a state. It was the meeting place of the first settlers in the Western wilderness; Daniel Boone, Simon Kenton, James Smith, Michael Stoner and other famous frontiersmen were frequent visitors. Duncan Tavern has been restored under the auspices of the Kentucky Society, Daughters of the American Revolution.") 3 copies
Creator
- unknown.
Language
- English
Collection
- Postcard Collection, | collection guide | more from this collection
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Rights
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Publisher
- University of Kentucky
Format
Identifier
- 2008ms016
