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County: Nelson

Kincheloe's Station

Marker Number: 

1586

Location: 

7 mi. E. of Bardstown, US 62

Near here is site of Kincheloe's Station. Named for Capt. William Kincheloe, one of the leaders who established station in early 1780s. Later called Polke's Station for Chas. Polke, who claimed the land. Indians made a surprise attack in Sept., 1782, and massacred many men, women and children. Known as "Burnt Station" after Indians captured and burned it.

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