A History of the Daniel Boone National Forest 1770 - 1970

To acknowledge by name the many people who have contributed to the assembly of information on which this history of the Daniel Boone National Forest is based is beyond the capability of this brief statement. To all of these people, I offer my sincere thanks and express my appreciation of their interest and encouragement.

Among the major contributors whom I wish to acknowledge by name are:

Dr. E. E. Curry, Winchester, Kentucky, whose willing loan of books and manuscripts, long out of print, provided the historical base for the early history of Kentucky.

Col. James H. French, Winchester, Kentucky, a direct descendent of Colonel Richard Callaway who accompanied Daniel Boone in marking the Boone Trace in 1775, made a major contribution to the accuracy of the early history by the loan of books and manuscripts from his personal library and by sharing personal information of that period passed down through his family.

Mr. Lucien T. Robinson, Mount Olive, Kentucky, who provided vital information relative to the early land laws and the formation of the counties of Kentucky at the expense of much travel and personal effort on his part. His interest and encouragement contributed much to the completion of the project.

Mr. Elmer Boggs, Whitley City, Kentucky, County Agent for McCreary County, Kentucky of the University of Kentucky Co-operative Extension Service. His contribution of information on the Indian history of that area during the early settlement period served to provide information not readily available.

The personnel of the Daniel Boone National Forest were of the greatest assistance in researching the Forest Service records for the basic foundation of information on which this history is based. The highest order of assistance and cooperation was furnished by the following:

John E. Alcock, Forest Supervisor, Daniel Boone National Forest. The full cooperation and favorable encouragement of Supervisor Alcock throughout the project was a major factor in its successful completion.

Jack Hatfield, Administrative Officer, Daniel Boone National Forest. Again the full cooperation of this Forest Officer and his section, together with his personal assistance and encouragement, contributed highly to the full completion of the project.

Evelyn S. Powell, Supervisory Resource Technician, Daniel Boone National Forest. Her full knowledge of the files and other reference material in the Supervisor's Office, together with her willing assistance, contributed greatly to the completeness of the history.

Janet C. Tapp, Supervisory Clerk, Daniel Boone National Forest. Her work, and the work of her section, contributed highly to the final form and assembly of the history. The high standard maintained throughout the project was a major factor in the quality of the final product.

Hilda Riley, Engineering Draftsman, Daniel Boone National Forest. Her understanding of map preparation and skill in cartography has greatly simplified the understanding of the early traces, stations and counties cited in the text. Her personal interest in this project contributed much to its success.

To all of the above people, and to the many others who contributed in any manner to this history of the Daniel Boone National Forest, I offer my acknowledgement of their assistance, contributions and encouragement, and my grateful appreciation of their interest.