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Long before Buckhorn Lake was created and the state park established in 1964, a small community flourished for many generations here, along the middle fork of the Kentucky River.
Early records refer to this area as the Bowling District, founded by Reverend Jesse Boling, his wife Mary Pennington, Reverend Duff and 50 other families. They were led to this remote area under the guidance of Daniel Boone. By the late 1800's Bowlingtown was a thriving community of hundreds. There was a post office, school, churches, grocery, saw mill, blacksmith and the Frontier Nursing Service. Local officials included a sheriff, magistrate, justice of the peace, and tax commissioner. The citizens were primarily farmers and coal miners. They were known to be patriotic, honest, kind, and well-educated people.
In 1960, when the construction of Buckhorn Lake began, Bowlingtown had to be abandoned and families relocated. Family graves (873) were re-interred to Buckhorn Cemetery. All were sad to leave their homeland of seven generations. so Where you see water was once The town called Bowlingtown in KY.

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Beattyville

United States

Brandon W.

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Robert K.

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19 Mar - 20 Mar

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Wolf Pup- A Frame- Hillside Tiny Cottage Wi-Fi

Campton

United States

Kela P.

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Slade

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WILLIAM

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Sleeps 5-6 Near RRG-Hot Tub-Nice Sunrise-Quiet

Beattyville

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Lila

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

The Stillhouse Cabin, mins from Red River Gorge

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Nicholas A.

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

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United States

Elliot

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17 Feb - 18 Feb

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Newly Listed-Private 25-Acre Escape Near Red River Gorge

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Zyna

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Sleeps 11, an amazing view. See 3 states on a clear day. Pic don’t do it justice

Sleeps 11, an amazing view. See 3 states on a clear day. Pic don’t do it justice

10/10 Excellent

"Had a great stay, thank you!"

WiFi & Minimalist - Cozy Creek -Red River Gorge KY

WiFi & Minimalist - Cozy Creek -Red River Gorge KY

10/10 Excellent

"Cabin was clean and"Cozy"!!! We enjoyed our stay. We brought our own supply of fresh water and there is not a connected bathroom but there is a clean outhouse a few steps away from the cabin. There are trails around the property but we didnt get a chance to explore. We would definitely go back!"

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