Barnett's Station - Hartford, KY
N 37° 27.036 W 086° 54.466
16S E 508157 N 4144864
Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Cs-1046, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street. Marker is on Ohio County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WM17P47
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 03/18/2023
Views: 2
Inscription.
Here stood the fort known as
Barnett's Station
established by the brothers
Joseph Barnett
and
Alexander Barnett
February 1783
or prior thereto
One of the first three forts
erected in western Kentucky
It was the scene of an Indian raid
in April 1790
Erected 1934 by Descendants; Ohio County Historical Society; Fort Hartford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; and Ohio County Post 44, American Legion.
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 02/01/1783
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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