1586 Kincheloes Station

Category: Markers

Marker reads, Near here is site of Kincheloes Station. Named for Capt. William Kincheloe, one of the leaders who established station in early 1780s. Later called Polkes 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.