John Cooper's Station

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John Cooper's Station (1775-1776) - John Cooper established one of the earliest stations in Bourbon County, building a cabin in 1775 and raising the first corn crop in the county on Cooper's Run. John was killed by Indians on July 7, 1776 and his brother James Cooper inherited his estate. James also was an early victim of Indian attack.

Source: Nancy O'Malley, Stockading Up