Crescent Township in Glenwillard in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

General James O'Hara

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 6, 2025

1. General James O'Hara Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the memory of
General James O'Hara
Born - 1754
Died - 1819
Indian fighter and trader.
Revolutionary patriot and soldier.
Friend of George Washington.
First Quartermaster General United States Army at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Government Supply Officer during the Whiskey Insurrection.
Merchant, manufacturer and banker.
First and largest land owner by grants for military service on the site which later became Shousetown.

Erected by The People of Allegheny County.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1754.

Location. 40° 33.392′ N, 80° 13.224′ 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 in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stoops Ferry-Shousetown Road (here, next to this marker); Peter Shouse (here, next to this marker); Shousetown Honor Roll (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 800 feet away); Shousetown Cemetery Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Glenwillard.

Regarding General James O'Hara. There is some confusion about his rank, but he was not a general officer. By law, he was entitled to the pay and privileges of a lieutenant colonel. Many referred to him as "Colonel" O'Hara. However, he signed his correspondence, "James O'Hara, Q.M.G."

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 6, 2025

2. General James O'Hara Marker

Marker is on the left.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.