State Historic Site · Kentucky, United States
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site is a state historic site in Kentucky, United States, covering 12.0 acres (4.9 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Barbourville, Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 12.0 acres (4.9 ha) |
| Coordinates | 36.8394° N, 83.9193° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site is a park located six miles southeast of Barbourville in Knox County in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The land was donated by the American Legion and the people of Barbourville, and marks the area where Kentucky pioneer Thomas Walker, a physician, built his cabin in 1750. A representative cabin marks the spot of "the first house in Kentucky". The site was dedicated in 1931. A replica of the cabin can be toured.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Barbourville, Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 6 miles southeast of Barbourville |
Airports near this park
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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 71.2 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 135.5 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site?
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site is in Kentucky, United States (36.8394° N, 83.9193° W).
How big is Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site?
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site covers 12.0 acres (4.9 ha).
How do I get to Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site?
The nearest town is Barbourville, Kentucky. about 6 miles southeast of Barbourville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Thomas_Walker_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).