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

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frontier during the struggle with the British and Native Americans. According to

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law, settled land had to be surveyed, a corn crop planted and a dwelling built. On the frontier, this building had to be

fortified A fortification is a military construction or building designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is also used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin ''fortis'' ("strong") and ''face ...

. 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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List of Kentucky stations
Pre-statehood history of Kentucky Fortifications by type Fortifications in the United States {{Kentucky-struct-stub

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