Big Bone Lick

This is one of many historic markers in Big Bone Lick State Park.  It reads as follows:

MARY INGLES

Reputed first white woman in Ky.  Shawnees captured her and two sons in July 1755 at site Roanoke, Va.  Led to village at mouth of Scioto, separated from sons, taken to Big Bone Lick.  Compelled to make salt here; adopted by chief; given few liberties.  Escaped late fall with another woman.  After 40 days she reached home.  Died 1813, age 83.  A courageous, resourceful pioneer.

1965 * Kentucky Historical Society * Kentucky Department of Highways * 859

A new sign graces the entrance to Big Bone Lick State Park: NATIONAL NATURAL LANDMARK, EST. 2009.

The National Natural Landmarks (NNL) Program began in 1962 to recognize and preserve important natural history sites.  It is the only national program that recognizes the best examples of biological and geological features in both public and private lands.  Big Bone Lick State Park joined an elite group of only 586 sites across the United States that have received NNL status.  There was a special ceremony in the park on May 1, 2009.

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