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Fort Nelson Burial Ground

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Location : Louisville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate : 38.2575100, -85.7616140
Description : Fort Nelson was built in 1781 by Richard Chenoweth and constructed between what is currently Main Street and the river, with its main gate near Seventh Street. It served the need for a burial ground because of continuing attacks from Native Americans and the threat of British attacks during the Revolutionary War. In the fort's place today stands Fort Nelson Park.

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    Fort Nelson Burial Ground is located at Louisville, Jefferson County ,Kentucky ,USA.

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    Latitude: 38.2575100
    Longitude: -85.7616140

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