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Big Bone Lick Archeological District

Union, Kentucky • Boone County

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About This Property

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The Big Bone Lick Archeological District in Union, Kentucky, encompasses a sprawling landscape rich with fossils of Pleistocene megafauna and significant Native American archeological sites. This area served as a crucial mineral lick attracting extinct animals and later as a vital resource for ancient peoples.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
512
Listed Date
8/22/2002
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Historic - Aboriginal; Historic - Non-aboriginal; Prehistoric; Exploration/Settlement; Military; Science
Periods of Significance
1750 Ad - 1874 Ad; 0 Ad - 1499 Ad; 10999 Bc - 1000 Bc
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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