Miller's Blockhouse

Miller's Blockhouse is a Pennsylvania historical marker in Washington County, dedicated 1947.

Washington County · dedicated 1947 · US 40

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Site 3 miles north. Built about 1780 by Jacob Miller, Sr. Rendezvous for settlers of the Dutch Fork area. Here March 31, 1782, Ann Hupp led a heroic defense against attacking Indians.

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Miller's Blockhouse

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