Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park | |
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Location | Laurel, Kentucky, United States |
Coordinates | 37°04′59″N 84°02′30″W / 37.08306°N 84.04167°W[1] |
Area | 896 acres (363 ha) |
Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m)[1] |
Established | 1931 |
Named for | Levi Jackson and the Wilderness Road |
Governing body | Kentucky State Parks |
Website | Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park |
Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park is a former state park located just south of London, Kentucky in Laurel County. It is now a city park under the auspices of the city of London, KY. The park encompasses 896 acres (363 ha) and includes a section of the Wilderness Road that early settlers used to reach Kentucky. The park is named for Levi Jackson, an early Kentucky pioneer.[2] It serves as both a recreational and historic park.[3]
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