Old Fort Harrod State Park

About Old Fort Harrod State Park

A full-scale replica of the fort James Harrod raised in 1774, its cabins and blockhouses furnished with pioneer tools and handmade utensils. The grounds also hold the Mansion Museum, the Lincoln Marriage Temple and the oldest cemetery west of the Alleghenies.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🌿 Nature Center
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Upcoming events at Old Fort Harrod State Park

• Holiday Open House and Winter EncampmentNov 21, 2026

Event details and registration are on the Kentucky State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Old Fort Harrod State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
• Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
• Lincoln Homestead State Park
• Waveland State Historic Site
• Taylorsville Lake State Park
• Fort Boonesborough State Park