James Harrod: Founder of Harrodsburg, Kentucky - Paperback

by Bobbi Rightmyer (Author)

A pioneer, a Soldier and a Visionary

In 1774, James Harrod founded the oldest, permanent English settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains. Establishing Harrodsburg was a symbolic act declaring the Kentucky frontier open for settlement. Harrod was a soldier and pioneer who was instrumental in exploration of the area. His settlement domesticated an area considered wild and untamed and has continued for more than 200 years. Author Bobbi Dawn Rightmyer details the beginning of this historic city and life of the man who founded it.

Author Biography

Bobbi Dawn Rightmyer is a lifelong native of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and she writes books of narrative historical nonfiction. Her books include Harrodsburg (Images of America), Born and Raised and A History of Harrodsburg, Saratoga of the South. She also writes historical articles for the Harrodsburg Herald, Kentucky Monthly, the Advocate-Messenger and Kentucky Humanities. She is also the administrator of Harrodsburg Sestercentennial on Facebook. Her website is HarrodsburgSestercentennial.com.