Curiosities & Wonders: The Kentucky Game

Friday, June 3, 2011

The Kentucky Game

University of Kentucky Postcard Collection,
circa 1890-1990

Who founded the first permanent settlement in Kentucky?

1 comment:

AWM said...: James Harrod. The postcard above depicts Fort Harrod.; June 06, 2011

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