Post by hawkeyes on May 2, 2020 3:52:57 GMT -7
Made time and got out to one of my favorite places in our county yesterday. Ft. Saint Clair, just a beautiful place full of history. Unfortunately I must say 90% of the individuals who frequent the location likely have no idea the significance or what exactly went on here.
One of my many favorite things to do is just bask in the awe and beauty of the massive Whispering Oak, a large burr oak that was around during the period. There really is no way to capture the entire tree in an image due to it's size. Bob Ross always said, "Make friends with a tree, just talk to it". This one is certainly a friend, the storys it could tell would likely be amazing. Five soldiers and one Kentucky militiaman lay beneath the canopy who were killed by natives during the battle.
The county had plans to rebuild a true size replica of the fort, a simple four sided bastion with artillery. However funds were moved elsewhere, go figure... Instead a perimeter fence was erected around the original location. I would love the opportunity to rebuild the fort in a manner it deserves. I've thought about gathering some people together and see what could be done. I have the skills and tools, just not the money to make it happen. There are numerous cabins on the property with artifacts and one cabin built with original timber from the fort on the inside. Just one of my many go to locations to release.
There are many legends surrounding this place and some are eerie. Rumored to be haunted by fallen warriors and some have said they feel panick and fear as if unknown entities are following during nightfall. I have been here multiple times during night and never have had such an experience, I find it the exact opposite, peaceful. Many years ago the historical society put on a living history weekend during early fall. That is something I currently am working to get back. Due to the modern political climate and BS it's taking more time than it should. However, in the meantime it's a beautiful place to trek and explore with all the old growth trees and woodlands.
One of my many favorite things to do is just bask in the awe and beauty of the massive Whispering Oak, a large burr oak that was around during the period. There really is no way to capture the entire tree in an image due to it's size. Bob Ross always said, "Make friends with a tree, just talk to it". This one is certainly a friend, the storys it could tell would likely be amazing. Five soldiers and one Kentucky militiaman lay beneath the canopy who were killed by natives during the battle.
The county had plans to rebuild a true size replica of the fort, a simple four sided bastion with artillery. However funds were moved elsewhere, go figure... Instead a perimeter fence was erected around the original location. I would love the opportunity to rebuild the fort in a manner it deserves. I've thought about gathering some people together and see what could be done. I have the skills and tools, just not the money to make it happen. There are numerous cabins on the property with artifacts and one cabin built with original timber from the fort on the inside. Just one of my many go to locations to release.
There are many legends surrounding this place and some are eerie. Rumored to be haunted by fallen warriors and some have said they feel panick and fear as if unknown entities are following during nightfall. I have been here multiple times during night and never have had such an experience, I find it the exact opposite, peaceful. Many years ago the historical society put on a living history weekend during early fall. That is something I currently am working to get back. Due to the modern political climate and BS it's taking more time than it should. However, in the meantime it's a beautiful place to trek and explore with all the old growth trees and woodlands.
