Long before Buckhorn Lake was created and the state park established in 1964, a small community flourished for many generations here, along the middle fork of the Kentucky River.
Early records refer to this area as the Bowling District, founded by Reverend Jesse Boling, his wife Mary Pennington, Reverend Duff and 50 other families. They were led to this remote area under the guidance of Daniel Boone. By the late 1800's Bowlingtown was a thriving community of hundreds. There was a post office, school, churches, grocery, saw mill, blacksmith and the Frontier Nursing Service. Local officials included a sheriff, magistrate, justice of the peace, and tax commissioner. The citizens were primarily farmers and coal miners. They were known to be patriotic, honest, kind, and well-educated people.
In 1960, when the construction of Buckhorn Lake began, Bowlingtown had to be abandoned and families relocated. Family graves (873) were re-interred to Buckhorn Cemetery. All were sad to leave their homeland of seven generations. so Where you see water was once The town called Bowlingtown in KY.

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American Elite Inn

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"I was there for a funeral and the wonderful gentleman at the front desk was very helpful and kind. I couldn't ask for a more wonderful place to stay."

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Pet-friendly Cabin w/ Hot Tub in Daniel Boone NF

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"Keyless entry was troublesome. Did not always work. Couldn't leave our the fro t door. Had to lock it fro. The inside and go out back. Just had trouble getting the doors to open once you are locked out. Also the place could use a full length mirror in another area other than the bathroom. Kuerig there, but no coffee, glad i brought my own. "

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Pet & Family Friendly-2BD-1BA-Sleeps 6-8-Pond-Deck

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"We had such a peaceful quiet getaway. Nothing like getting up early with your coffee sitting on the front porch, and watching the wildlife. Host was very gracious."

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