John Boone (early settler)

John Boone was an early American pioneer and frontiersman, best known for his exploration and settlement in what is now Kentucky. Born in 1734, he played a significant role in westward expansion during the late 18th century. Boone is famous for his skills as a woodsman and navigator, leading groups through the wilderness and helping to establish the Wilderness Road, which became a key route for settlers moving west. His life embodied the spirit of exploration, and his adventures contributed to American frontier mythology, making him a legendary figure in American history.