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Martin's Station
There is a historical marker for
Martin's Station on U.S. 27 (the Paris-Cynthiana Road). The station,
or fort, was built in 1779 by Capt. James Martin and enjoyed only a
brief existence. It was attacked by a force numbering between 600 to
1,000 that included British regular soldiers, Canadian volunteers
and Indians under the command of Col. Henry Byrd, on June 28, 1780.
The attacking force was supported by cannon, which brought a quick
end to the resistance of those inside the fort. They surrendered to
the British and were taken, along with other captives, to Detroit.
The fort was destroyed and the Indians seized the horses and
livestock. Martin's Station has been recognized as one of the most
significant Revolutionary War sites in the state.
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