The Big Sandy River
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Dr. Thomas Walker utilized the Big Sandy River to explore the wilderness of Kentucky for the Loyal Land Company. Dr. Walker named the largest fork of the river after the Duke of Cumberland's sister, Louisa. Today, the name has evolved into Levisa Fork. Courtesy of the Kentucky Historical Society.
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The Walker Expedition
Historical Marker #903 in Johnson County commemorates Dr. Thomas Walker and his first expedition through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky. While on this expedition, Dr. Walker and his companions camped at present-day Paintsville in 1750.
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