Near Burgin in Mercer County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

John Bunton's Station

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

1. John Bunton's Station Marker

Inscription. One of the early settlers in Kentucky, this station was erected by John Bunton around 1781 on a 400-acre settlement. The land was later assigned to William McBride, and Bunton removed to a 400-acre tract near the Kentucky River on present-day McAfee Lane.

Erected by James Harrod Trust. (Marker Number 82.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kentucky, Harrodsburg, James Harrod Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 37° 43.032′ N, 84° 46.967′ W. Marker is near Burgin, Kentucky, in Mercer County. It is on Buster Pike 0.7 miles north of Faulkner Lane (Kentucky Route 1896), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1236 Buster Pike, Harrodsburg KY 40330, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glenworth / Robert Mosby Davis House (approx. 1.2 miles away); J.S. Wallace House (approx. 1.4 miles away); Governor Owsley Home (approx. 2.6 miles away); Burgin Christian Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Early Vital Junction / Colonel John Bowman (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lottie Moon (1840-1912) (approx. 3.4 miles away); Honeysuckle Hill / Fair Oaks (approx. 3.8 miles away); Beaumont College 1895-1915 / Historic Site (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Burgin.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 5, 2023

2. John Bunton's Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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