Central Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Honorable Thomas Marshall Howe
Adjutant General of Pennsylvania 1861-65
— This Memorial is Dedicated to the memory of —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
1. The Honorable Thomas Marshall Howe Marker
Born 1808 • Died 1877
Mr. Howe took an active part in creating the Allegheny Cemetery and was an orignal and contributing Corporator from the date of its charter April 24, 1844 and President of the Board of Managers from 1846 until his death July 20, 1877. "... He devoted a large share of his time and attention during the last thirty-three years of his life..." to the affairs of the Cemetery. At the time of his death the Board of Managers of Allegheny Cemetery acknowledged, "... his intelligent and selfless efforts in devising and carrying out all such measures as he believed to be calculated to insure the permanent establishment and public usefulness..." of the Allegheny Cemetery. Mr. Howe's descendants are continuing his tradition of service to the Cemetery through the generations.
Quotations are from the Minutes of the Board of Managers meeting dated
September 11, 1877, and this plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of his death.
Erected 1977 by Allegheny Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1844.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gen. James Scott Negley (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calbraith Perry Rodgers (about 700 feet away); Daniel William Cooper (about 700 feet away); Northern Red Oak (about 700 feet away); William McGregor (about 800 feet away); Charles Parkin (about 800 feet away); Allegheny Arsenal Explosion (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1st Lieut. Edward A. Fisher (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.
Also see . . . Thomas Marshall Howe Congressional Bio. (Submitted on June 4, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
2. The Honorable Thomas Marshall Howe Marker and Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
