WHO WAS SIMON KENTON?

Simon Kenton was an American pioneer and frontiersman in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, known for his role in the westward expansion of the United States. Born in Virginia in 1755, he became a key figure in the settlement of Kentucky and Ohio, engaging in exploration, hunting, and conflicts with Native American tribes. Kenton was also a soldier during the American Revolutionary War and later served in various military campaigns. His adventurous life and contributions to early American frontier history have made him a notable figure in American folklore.