Historical Marker

Salt Spring Trace

SALT SPRING TRACE One of the first marked trails in Kentucky. The path began at Fort Boonesborough, crossed the Kentucky River here at Blackfish Ford, followed a buffalo trace up Lower Howard’s Creek about four miles then turned north and continued on to the Lower Blue Licks, where the first settlers made salt and hunted buffalo. Presented by Lower Howard’s Creek Nature & Heritage Preserve Dedicated September 17, 2018.