Barnett's Station - Hartford, KY, USA - Daughters of the American Revolution on Waymarking.com

"A station was a defensible residence constructed on the American frontier during the late 18th and early 19th century.

Many of these structures were built on the Kentucky frontier during the struggle with the British and Native Americans. According to Virginia law, settled land had to be surveyed, a corn crop planted, and a dwelling built. On the frontier, this building had to be fortified.

The home, often called a station, but could be called a fort in other regions, was usually built of logs and were supplied only while hostilities were continuing. Families often maintained a station and visitors were always welcome, since in numbers there was strength. Veterans were given land grants after the American Revolution, and many built a station to secure the area.

The purpose for stations in Kentucky was for protection, since most Native Americans at the time supported the British and often attacked the settlers."

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DAR Chapter: Fort Hartford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution Date Placed: 05/27/1934 Inscription: Here stood the fort known as Barnett's Station established by the brothers Joseph Barnett and Alexander Barnett February 1783 or prior there to One of the first three forts erected in Western Kentucky It was the scene of an Indian raid in April 1790 This tablet was placed by descendants of the brothers Ohio County Historical Society Fort Hartford Chapter D.A.R. Ohio County Post 44, American Legion dedicated May 27, 1934

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