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Towering walls of rock prevented easy crossing of the Kentucky River, but Confederate soldiers sill managed to cross and recross by ford or ferry, creating havoc for Union Forces. In 1863, African American soldiers constructed fortifications high above the ford and ferry at Boonesboro, entirely by hand. The Civil War Fort at Boonesboro, part of a network of small defensive works proposed by Union Captain Thomas B. Brooks, never mounted permanent artillery. The Civil War Fort is 17 miles from Lexington. Head out Richmond Road all the way to the River. At 1924, turn right and go 1 mile. The colorful murals of the parking lot will be on your left. 1250 Ford Road, Winchester. (859) 744-0556.

(October 2008) Sign at site of Civil War Fort at Boonesboro

(October 2008) Enlarge One of the murals in the parking lot

(October 2008) Enlarge Another parking lot mural

(October 2008) Enlarge Section of interpretive marker at fort site

(October 2008) Enlarge Section of interpretive marker at fort site

(October 2008) Enlarge Section of interpretive marker at fort site