South Park in South Park Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Shot of the Whiskey Insurrection
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
1. First Shot of the Whiskey Insurrection Marker
At the house of Oliver Miller, where the Old Stone Manse stands, two hundred feet from this plaque, the first shot in the famous Whiskey Insurrection was fired on July 14, 1794, when Major John Lennox, a United States Marshal from Philadelphia, accompanied by General John Neville, a tax inspector for Allegheny County, attempted to serve a warrant for the failure of Miller to make a return on his still in compliance with the then grievous excise tax laws of that day.
The more furious of the insurgents threatened to have western Pennsylvania secede from the Union. President George Washington headed an army of fifteen thousand troops, in person, to quell the uprising, one of the most serious in American history, aside from the Revolutionary War.
Erected by the People of Allegheny County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical date for this entry is July 14, 1794.
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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Allegheny Arsenal Explosion (here, next to this marker); Honorable William Flinn (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Negley (a few steps from this 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.
Also see . . .
1. The Oliver Miller Homestead. (Submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Whiskey Rebellion Research Guide (Library of Congress). (Submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 27, 2023
2. First Shot of the Whiskey Insurrection Marker
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 67 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
