McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John McKee and Family
In Memoriam
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023
1. John McKee and Family Marker
John McKee and other members of the family were buried in the "Old Graveyard" on Ninth Avenue, just outside the limits of the original townsite.
On account of the abandonment of that primitive burial-ground in 1871 their remains were removed to Lot No. 43 Section "E" of this cemetery.
The monument was erected in 1873 by Redick McKee, son of John McKee.
In 1936 the directors of the cemetery provided this more prominent location, as a testimonial to the gifted and far-sighted founder of the city.
John McKee's vision and enterprise created the original plan of McKeesport (1794), that portion of the present city bounded by Walnut Street, Ninth Avenue and the two rivers.
His able treatment of the townsite endowed the community with an outstanding example of public-spirited planning.
May the community ever cherish the memory and wisdom of its founder.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 40° 21.082′ N, 79° 50.892′ W. Marker is in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker and monument are just inside the entrance to McKeesport and Versailles
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John McKee (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Memorial (about 700 feet away); National Tube Works (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bank of McKeesport Building (approx. ¾ mile away); John F. Kennedy (approx. 0.9 miles away); Queen Aliquippa (approx. one mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McKeesport.
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Also see . . .
1. The Early History of McKeesport (Riggs, Western Pennsylvania Historical Magazine, 1930). (Submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Who Was John McKee? (Applegate, Milestones, v.31 no.4). (Submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023
2. John McKee and Family Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
