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| Cox's Station - Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| HSP Category | Landmark and Fort |
| Period | Colonial - 1780 |
| HSP Style | Fort |
| Builder | Cox's Station Members 1780s |
| Construction | Stone and Wood |
| No. Stories | 1 |
| Original Use | Springhouse - Water Supply - Kept milk, eggs, meat cool in crocks |
| Present Use | Landmark |
Historical Significance:
Colonel Isaac Cox and his party of settlers established the station in 1752, but its site had never been determined. We were able to prove where it was by maps and historical documents and the stone springhouse was the only structure left. The water courses on the old map show the definite site, along with a drawing of 4 cabins and stockade. The map was dated 1803, along with its historical documentation.
Who is Buried Here:
Cemetery was located here as evidence of 1880 ATLAS. It no longer remains. We believe Col. Isaac Cox is buried here.
Designations:
- National Register of Historical Places
- State Historical Commission
- County Historical commission
Historic Marker:
- Marker Date: May 19, 2013
- Marker Organization: Cox's Station Chapter DAR
Funded By:
Maintenance of the property is managed by the property owner, but the site is cleaned up by Cox's Station Chapter Members. A roof will be needed in the future and a rock wall replaced/repaired.
Information for the Visitors:
What you need to know if interested in visiting this destination:
- Condition of Property: Rehabilitate
- Open to the Public? Yes, by appointment
- Family Friendly? Yes
- Lodging? No
- Brochure available? No
- Catalog available? No
- DVD available? No
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Directions and application forms can be found on this page or in the Forms section of the DAR members' website.