The structure was built into a bank over an everflowing spring that flows naturally from the bedrock into a creek from an arched opening in the basement.

[5] A Zeller family crest (stone carving) hangs over the front door which is also a sign of their faith.

The roof is a steep gable style and the original windows were designed for defensive purposes and were narrow and irregularly spaced and measured only twelve by six inches.

The spring made the basement cool all year and provided cold storage areas for food and water.

At the entrance to Zeller's Fort is a large boulder monument with a commemorative plaque which includes the original documents from the colony.