Daniel Boone's Wilderness Road

Forbidding mountains were no match for Daniel Boone. When he was hired by a wealthy businessman to forge a trail through the Cumberland Gap, he emerged on the other side of the mountain two weeks later.
From: AERIAL AMERICA: Kentucky
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[@peterkane192]

What a good video about Daniel Boone. Daniel Boone was such a heroic man in United States history. The Cumberland Gap also catches my eye. This gap in the Allegheny Mountains is such a historic place. Another feature that in the vicinity of the Cumberland Gap is the Cumberland Gap Tunnel. It is a highway tunnel that carries U.S. Route 25 East under the Allegheny Mountains. The tunnel was opened to traffic on October 18, 1996.

[@914pharmboyz]

At the outset of the French and Indian War, two future American legends were teamsters (wagoners) who accompanied Braddock on his march to Ft Duquesne: Daniel Boone and Daniel Morgan. And yes, George Washington was there too!

[@freekbird7570]

Nice

[@mattfamilydetectorist]

I am saddened that this small video did not say where Boone was taken when captured. For those who are interested it was old town ohio on route 68 just above xenia ohio. They also failed to mention that Boone became part of that indian tribe, but betrayed the tribe and escaped to save his family in Booneville

[@michaelpatterson9142]

.. There is much History that goes to the way side . I studied Boone .. You are correct .. excellent rifleman with a musket .
He saved the fort then they put him on Trial for the capture of the Salters ...

[@That_Metal_Dude]

Sheltowee

[@cienergi]

I have to research it because I went to college outside of Xenia-Wilberforce and my family is from Clay City but moved to Ohio.

[@CoronaCat373]

Passing my exam now thank you very much !

[@theawsomeauger2063]

I'm actually related to Daniel Boone. He's my 8th great uncle.

[@meeeesosoup9997]

Taco bell Mukbank no I am :)

[@firebird_spleen4190]

Lol no tellin

[@mrowll.7587]

We must be family too

[@mrowll.7587]

He’s related to my great grandma she died in September

[@odinsson852]

The Reconstruction of the Fort is not on the original site, original site is down by the Kentucky River they moved it up on the hill that wouldn't get flooded like the old site that. You can still see the outline if you go to Boonesborough Park.

[@gibsonmitchell]

Aye Missouri! Love my ShowMe state!

[@roberts7177]

Richard handerman told daniel boom to make a trail in the Cumberland gap

[@rutherfordpatriot]

I have been told that most of Daniel Boone's trail makers were from Rutherford County NC. Is there a list of the members of his party?

[@PareshPatel-pe1ju]

Great frontiers....

[@SmithsonianChannel]

The legendary Daniel Boone was born 280 years ago today. Foreboding mountains? Unforgiving wilderness? Relentless hunters? They were no match for him. Learn about Boone’s exploits here: bit.ly/1uhx16M
From #AerialAmerica Kentucky

[@rh5466]

Why put a link to a video that turns out to be the very same video? That doesn't make sense.

[@roberts7177]

the alligator mountains would stretch Northern Pennsylvania to South Virgina

[@alexismarquez3674]

I'M ALREADY ACQUAINTED WITH DANIEL BOONE'S WILDERNESS ROAD TO THE WEST SINCE GRADESCHOOL DAYS ♥️ I GREW UP HUMBLE. I'M NICE LIKE TITA BETTY SINCE GRADESCHOOL DAYS ♥️ I'M HONEST ♥️ TIME: 9:32AM

[@jgunther3398]

Actually the reconstructed fort is a couple of miles away from the site of the original. Also the reconstruction was built in an era when accuracy was not given the importance it is now. The original site is on the river bank, near the playground and camping area. There is a large rock monument there. The U. of Ky has done several archaeological studies of the original site over the years.

[@Thatboywithukefankid]

Good vid ❤❤❤❤

[@roberts7177]

ti was an obstacle for people in the west

[@whoopa6]

Thank you Steven Rinella and Joe Rogan for bringing me here

[@ritamtorres]

Poderia ser dublado ou legendado.

[@charansujay9388]

WOW! No I came here because of homework comments.
But I did come for hw

[@debbiecooper1677]

we found out that Daniel Boone was in my family

[@mrowll.7587]

@Leo Jacob Shadowmzgswi that sounds cool

[@dannycorsaro546]

No, you are in his family!

[@OldHoboManYouTube]

I live in Kentucky . WESTWARD EXPANSION YEAH YEAH the cringe '_'

[@emedits4607]

1:00 1:11 1:36

[@Panderosaprincess]

So Boonsborrow is still there?

[@jakehe4027]

Ireland-flower it be spell “Boonesboro” or “boonesborough”

[@KentuckyHistoryChannel]

Yes but it’s a reconstruction.

[@sadif_0015]

Ok

[@parkerpatton4877]

I hate it

[@sokeangvan8362]

J

[@joshgraziosi8159]

He settled on land that was in use by natives. When they attacked the camp, the natives were simply defending their land. Boone was not a hero, but an unwanted guest. The victors write history. So sad.

[@worstofwhiskey]

Josh Graziosi Survival of the fittest...

[@jacksonharris6290]

Westward expansion?? Still an attack meant to kill when Boone and his men were just settling there.

[@bethbartlett5692]

These Smithsonian clips! A most unsatisfying production, when they have enough money to foster the public with full films and accurate information.
Establishment owns everything and they seek to profit, while misleading.
It could be irritating - but it is changing, in spite of their Egos.