Bledsoe's Station

Bledsoe's Station is an archaeological site in Castalian Springs containing the remains of an 18th-century frontier settlement positioned between two creeks in Middle Tennessee. The 80-acre historical park preserves excavation trenches that outline where the original fort once stood.

Isaac Bledsoe founded this fortified outpost in 1783 as one of several defensive positions during the post-Revolutionary War settlement period. The station served as protection for settlers moving into the frontier region along an important trade route.

The site reveals how early frontier settlers lived in this region through tools and pottery fragments discovered during excavations. These finds help visitors today understand the daily routines of people who built homes in untamed territory.

The 80-acre park is accessible and displays excavation trenches that clearly show the outline of the former fort's foundation. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and allow time to explore the different sections of the archaeological site at a comfortable pace.

Natural mineral springs at this location have attracted wildlife and hunters for thousands of years before Europeans arrived in the region. Visitors can still observe these water sources that drew people to the area long before the settlement was built.