Historical Significance:
In 1792, Captain Mercer and his followers built a strong stockade with blockhouses at the big spring to thwart Indian attacks.
Historic Marker:
- Marker Organization: Mariemont Chapter, NSDAR
- Marker Date: 1953
- Marker Text: 1803 1953 500 Feet West of this marker near the big spring is the site of the blockhouse erected by Captain Aaron Mercer in 1792 establishing Mercersburgh later known as Newtown First settlement in Anderson Township. Erected by Mariemont Chapter D.A.R.
Form Submitted By: Mariemont Chapter, NSDAR 8/30/2015