Oliver Miller Homestead

Category: Historic Buildings and Structures

In July 1794, federal officials attempted to serve a writ which imposed a fine of $250 for the failure of Oliver family to register a still and required their appearance at Federal Court in Philadelphia. William Oliver angrily refused to accept the writ and ordered the men off his property. Farmers harvesting in fields nearby, heard the argument and fired several shots at the departing officers. These were the first shots fired in the Whiskey Rebellion.