Floyd's Station, Kentucky facts for kids

Floyd's Station was an important early fort built long ago in what is now St. Matthews, Kentucky. It was located right by Beargrass Creek. This station was a safe place for pioneers, who were early settlers exploring and living in new lands.

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Floyd's Station: A Frontier Fort

Building a Safe Place

In November 1779, a brave pioneer named James John Floyd decided to build a settlement here. He constructed several cabins and a strong stockade. A stockade was like a tall fence made of logs, built to protect the settlers from dangers. This fort was near where Breckenridge Lane is today.

The Floyd Family at the Station

Floyd's Station became home to the Floyd family. In 1783, a very important person named John Floyd was born right at the station. He would later become a Governor of Virginia. A governor is the leader of a state, similar to a president for a country. Sadly, his father, James John Floyd, passed away shortly before John's birth due to conflicts with Native Americans.

Life and Challenges on the Frontier

Floyd's Station was one of six similar forts built along Beargrass Creek. For about five years, the people living at the station faced many challenges. They were often involved in conflicts with Native Americans who also lived in the area. Life on the frontier was tough, and these forts provided much-needed safety and community for the settlers.

What Remains Today?

Today, most of Floyd's Station is gone. However, two important parts still remain. You can find a spring house, which was a small building built over a natural spring to keep food cool. There is also a cemetery, which is a burial ground where some of the early settlers might have been laid to rest. These small pieces help us remember the history of this important frontier fort.

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  James John Floyd

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  John Floyd

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  Charles Floyd

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