Squire Boone Caverns, Mauckport, Indiana - March 2009
My sister and her husband came to visit me in Kentucky. I hadn't lived there long, so this was a great chance to discover some sights that were new to me too. Squire Boone — brother of Daniel — is one of the most prominent pioneers in Kentucky and Indiana history. He gained fame as an explorer, hunter, gunsmith, statesman, and minister. He helped clear the Wilderness Road and, in his later years, was honored by Congress for his service during the Revolutionary War. Squire Boone fought in many hand-to-hand battles, including the Battle of Fort Boonesborough, and was wounded eleven times — coming close to death on several occasions. The caverns are located on land that Squire Boone owned and developed, including a mill.
