In 1751, Andrew Lewis, along with his father John and brother Thomas, camped in this area while surveying the land. The Lewis family played an important role in the settlement and defense of the region. Later, in 1774, Andrew Lewis gathered over 1,000 militiamen at this location, preparing to march to Point Pleasant to face the Shawnee leader Chief Cornstalk in the Battle of Point Pleasant, which was part of the larger Dunmore's War.

The park also features Lewisburg's original spring, a crucial water source for early settlers.