Henry Skaggs, the Kentucky LonghunterHenry Skaggs, the Kentucky Longhunter
This week on our YouTube channel we tell the story of Henry Skaggs, one of the legendary Kentucky longhunters of the 18th century and his remarkable journey from his early
Category: The 1790’s
The Frontier Trailblazer: Elisha Wallen, LonghunterThe Frontier Trailblazer: Elisha Wallen, Longhunter
Elisha Wallen was more than just a man of the frontier—he was a trailblazer who left an mark on the region’s history. Today we tell the story of this legendary
Benjamin Franklin Dies – April 17, 1790Benjamin Franklin Dies – April 17, 1790
On this day in 1790 founding father Benjamin Franklin died. The short-lived State of Franklin, located in what’s now the eastern part of Tennessee, was named for Benjamin Franklin (originally