The Kentucky National Guard Memorial Fund, Inc., is a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity. EIN 26-3705273

Daniel Boone was chosen as a prominent feature of the Kentucky National Guard Memorial from the outset. He is uniquely linked to Kentucky and its military history. His presence pays tribute to the roots of todays Kentucky National Guard in the militia that hacked a state from a Dark and Bloody Ground for an opportunity to make a better life.

Boone is also a tribute the Boone National Guard Center, the statess National Guard headquarters that was named in his honor in 1962. New KYNG officer candidate school graduates are sworn in at Daniel Boone's grave site in homage to his place in Kentucky Military History. Boone National Guard Center, the states National Guard headquarters was named in his honor in 1962.

Note: In 2011, Lee and Karen Duquette visited Daniel Boone's grave site in Frankfort, KY. - although some stories say he has two graves. If you go there, a link at the bottom of that page can return you here.

Since 1912, thousands of men and women have served in the Kentucky National Guard. Hundreds of them have perished -- some on foreign battlefields, some on missions here in Kentucky to save fellow citizens from danger and disaster and some perished training to accomplish their missions. They each took a sacred vow to protect us from enemies foreign and domestic. Now it is your turn. Step forward and help us remember and honor their sacrifices.

Below: Each side of the Kentucky National Guard Monument has different information.

Below: Memorial with the names of the fallen.

For more information about the Kentucky National Guard Memorial, please visit its official website.

Continue on to downtown Georgetown in Scott County, Kentucky