Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort, Carlisle, Kentucky
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort commemorates more than one era of history! The bubbling salt springs at Blue Licks attracted prehistoric mammoths and was the central point of Native American life. The springs later proved important to frontiersmen like Daniel Boone, who was captured here by Indians while operating saltworks. During the 19th century, the mineral springs became the cornerstone of a popular health resort.
Blue Licks is best known, however, as the site of the last Revolutionary War battle in Kentucky. In 1782, Kentuckians engaged Indians and British soldiers near the Licking River. Outnumbered, Kentucky suffered great losses, including one of Boone's sons. Boone's words, "Enough of honour cannot be paid," are inscribed on the monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers in the Battle of Blue Licks.
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Blue Licks returned to its glory days as a polished resort in 1999 with a new lodge, dining room and conference room. The lodge has 32 rooms, including two suites, one of which can be used as a hospitality center for meetings and family.
For park visitors who want to stay at Blue Licks overnight and prefer the convenience of home, there are two, 2-bedroom executive cottages available. These modern cottages on the Licking River offer tableware, cooking utensils, and linens, with full housekeeping service.
Address and contact details
10299 Maysville Road
Carlisle
Kentucky
40311-8800
USA
- (859) 289-5507 ( Telephone )
- (800)-443-7008 ( Tollfree )
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