 In a remarkable coincidence, the Fair Play Men made their own declaration of independence from Britain on July 4, 1776 beneath the "Tiadaghton Elm" on the banks of Pine Creek.Fort Antes was a stockade surrounding the home of Colonel John Henry Antes, built "circa" 1778 in Revolutionary Pennsylvania in the United States.The fort was built under the direction of Colonel Antes, who was a member of the Pennsylvania militia.