Although Daniel Boone is often remembered as Kentucky's most famous pioneer, Dr. Thomas Walker was actually the first frontiersman in Kentucky, preceding Boone by 17 years.
A physician and surveyor, Walker led the first expedition through Cumberland Gap in 1750. Dr. Walker was an agent for the Loyal Land Company of Virginia and was exploring the western wilderness seeking land for settlement. Near the river, which he named the Cumberland; Dr. Walker built the first cabin in Kentucky, a replica of which stands on the site today. Dr. Walker’s journal, recorded during his four-month exploration, described plentiful wildlife, thickly tangled woods and rugged terrain.
Come visit the Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site and follow in the footsteps of the famous--and not so famous--Kentucky pioneers.
Have fun playing miniature golf 9-hole course, which is open seasonally, The Mini-Golf does have a fee of $2 per round with the exception of kids 6 years of age and under get to play for free. Shoot some hoops on the basketball court, open year round. Play a game of horse shoes while visiting.
Two picnic shelters on the site's twelve acres with playground close-by. Open year-round. One shelter contains restroom facilities. Shelters can be reserved by rental up to a year in advance.
Features Kentucky souvenirs. Open March to mid-November.
For your convenience, snacks and drinks are available for purchase at the snack shop. Open March - mid November.
The house and surrounding grounds can be toured free of charge. Open year-round.