Scott Township near Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bower Hill

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

1. Bower Hill Marker

Inscription. Site of General John Neville's mansion, burned to the ground by insurgents during a major escalation of violence in the Whiskey Rebellion, July 16-17, 1794. General Neville was Inspector of Revenue under President Washington. In the two-day battle, Neville with his slaves and a small federal detachment met a force of over 500 rebels. Two opposition leaders, Oliver Miller and James McFarlane, were killed.

Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), and the Whiskey Rebellion series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is July 16, 1820.

Location. 40° 22.458′ N, 80° 5.167′ W. Marker is near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Scott Township. It is on Kane Boulevard ¼ mile west of Bower Hill Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgeville PA 15017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bower Hill Community Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Neville House (approx.

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0.6 miles away); Old Saint Luke's Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Heidelberg Raceway and Sports Arena (approx. one mile away); Dixon Field (approx. 1½ miles away); Morgan Drive (approx. 1.6 miles away); Mt. Lebanon Park War Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Murray House (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburgh.

Also see . . .
1. John Neville - Wikipedia. (Submitted on February 21, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. General John Neville at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on March 6, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
3. Bower Hill - Behind the Marker. (Submitted on July 7, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
4. Wayne's Legion rides again in Bower Hill. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review article July 14, 2011 (Submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 20, 2011

2. Bower Hill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 6,257 times since then and 261 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.