Logan’s Fort | May 30–June 1, 1777
The Opportunity
We have our first-ever opportunity to preserve 63 acres associated with this historic site, including archaeological remains of the fort and land believed to hold the remains of fallen warriors. Preservation will also support opportunities to learn more about the people who lived and fought here.
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The History
On May 30, 1777, 57 Shawnee warriors attacked a milking party outside of Logan’s Fort, Kentucky. All but one of the party were able to return to the fort. Over the next few days, the Shawnee and those within the fort continued a steady fire against each other. The Shawnee ultimately left on June 30, 1777.
The survival of the settlers at Logan’s Fort enabled the Americans to retain a foothold on the frontier. This made it possible for the Americans to use Logan’s Fort as a staging ground for attacks on Native American villages.
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