CLAY MEMORIAL PARK

Clay Memorial Park takes you back to the earliest days of Mercer County. In 1775, Mitchell and Phoebe Belcher Clay became the first settlers in the area, carving out a life near Princeton along the Bluestone River. Tragedy struck when their family was attacked by Shawnee Indians. Today, a solemn memorial honors the children lost, offering a place of reflection in quiet surroundings

FEATURES

• Site of Mercer County's first permanent settlement, established in 1775
• Historic home of Mitchell and Phoebe Belcher Clay
• Memorial dedicated to the children who died in the Shawnee attack
• Located near Princeton on the Bluestone River
• Peaceful park setting with deep historical significance