Crescent Township in Glenwillard in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Peter Shouse
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 6, 2025
1. Peter Shouse Marker
Peter Shouse
Founder of Shousetown
June 21, 1826
Pioneer boat builder and churchman
Served in War 1812
Born October 8, 1788
Died November 26, 1877
Erected by The People of Allegheny County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is June 21, 1826.
Location. 40° 33.392′ N, 80° 13.22′ W. Marker is in Glenwillard, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Crescent Township. It is at the intersection of McGovern Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 51) and Riverview Road, on the right when traveling north on McGovern Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 86 McGovern Boulevard, Crescent PA 15046, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Ohio River Valley, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shousetown Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); General James O'Hara (here, next to this marker); Stoops Ferry-Shousetown Road (here, next to this marker); Crescent Township Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Crescent Township Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Shousetown Boatyard (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allegheny County (about 700 feet away); Shousetown Cemetery Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenwillard.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 6, 2025
2. Peter Shouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 136 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
