Old Fort Harrod State Park
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Old Fort Harrod State Park is a park located in Harrodsburg, Kentucky in the United States. The park encompasses 15 acres (6.1 ha) and features a reconstruction of Fort Harrod, the first permanent American settlement in the state of Kentucky. The park was founded in November 1934 as Pioneer Memorial State Park, and dedicated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Ruby Laffoon.The fort was named after James Harrod, who led an early party of settlers into Kentucky.
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West Lexington Street,
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West Lexington Street 200
40330
Kentucky, United States
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