1812
Blockhouse Built In Harrison Township
A blockhouse was built on the northwest corner of section 11. Every man was required to serve 6 months. It was commanded by Captain Simon Phillips and manned until 1814. It was built by a party of drafted men.
Tags & Categories
Township: Harrison
Municipality:
Topics: Government
APA Citation
Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Blockhouse Built In Harrison Township. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/block-house-was-built-on-the-northwest-corner-of-section-11-every-man-was-required-to-serve-6-months-it-was-commanded-by-captain-simon-phillips-and-manned-until-1814-it-was-built-by-a-party-of-draf/
MLA Citation
Preble County Historical Society. (2026, January 1). Blockhouse Built In Harrison Township. Preble Timeline. https://prebletimeline.org/timeline-event/block-house-was-built-on-the-northwest-corner-of-section-11-every-man-was-required-to-serve-6-months-it-was-commanded-by-captain-simon-phillips-and-manned-until-1814-it-was-built-by-a-party-of-draf/