South Park in South Park Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Allegheny Arsenal Explosion

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

1. Allegheny Arsenal Explosion Marker

Inscription.

In memory of
78 Men - Women - Boys and Girls
who lost their lives
Sept. 17^th 1862, as a result of an
explosion in the Allegheny Arsenal,
Pittsburgh, Penna.
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These patriots made the
supreme sacrifice for freedom
and civil liberty, so that the
Union of the States might be
preserved for those who were
to follow.

Erected by the People of Allegheny County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1862.

Location. 40° 19.18′ N, 80° 0.469′ W. Marker is in South Park Township, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in South Park. Marker is at the intersection of Corrigan Drive and Stone Manse Drive, on the right when traveling north on Corrigan Drive. Marker is on the east column pair bounding the Corrigan Drive traffic circle in South Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: South Park PA 15129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Shot of the Whiskey Insurrection (here, next to this marker); Honorable William Flinn (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Negley (a few steps from this

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marker); One Hundred and Third Field Signal Battalion (within shouting distance of this marker); 28th Division Field Hospital and Ambulance Company Personnel (within shouting distance of this marker); Troop H, 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial to Joyce Kilmer (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Division (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Park Township.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . . The Tragedy at Allegheny Arsenal - "A Horrid Moment of a Most Wicked Rebellion" (ABT). (Submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023

2. Allegheny Arsenal Explosion Marker

On right column

Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.