BARNETT'S STATION
N 37° 27.620 W 086° 52.693
16S E 510770 N 4145947
Site of one of the earliest forts erected in this area.
Waymark Code: WMFQDV
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2012
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BARNETT'S STATION
Site of one of the earliest forst erected in this area. Established by brothers Joseph and Alexander Barnett who came from Virginia to Kentucky in early 1780s. Settlement was frequently raided by Indians. During an attack in April 1790, two children were killed and Hanna Barnett, the ten~year~old daughter of Joseph, carried off and held captive for six months
Marker Name: BARNETT'S STATION
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Fort
Marker Number (for official markers): 1463
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
KENTUCKY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
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