Eaton Attractions
The town of Eaton has a history that dates back to the early 19th Century when a gristmill was established here. The town has numerous historic buildings. Some of the important structures and sites in Eaton include the most recent city hall, which dates from 1894, and Fort St. Clair park which commemorates this fort, built at the end of the 18th Century.
Fort St Clair Park
The original Fort St. Clair was built in 1792 and used as a garrison and supply depot strategically placed between Fort Washington and Fort Jefferson. The main objective of the fort was to assist US troops as they tried to gain control of the Northwest Territory. In the 1920s Fort St Clair Park in Eaton was created to preserve this historic site. Visitors are invited to stroll the grounds and learn about the history.
