Near Heidelberg in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Saint Luke's Church
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 18, 2011
1. Old St. Luke's Church Marker
Oldest Episcopal Church in southwestern Pennsylvania, founded after the French and Indian War by veteran Major William Lea on his land grant. Francis Reno was the first vicar. Church members included General John Neville, the unpopular tax collector in 1794 Whiskey Rebellion that disrupted the area and unsettled the congregation. Renewed interest in1852 led to this stone church, with its 1823 English Pipe organ, the first brought over the Alleghenies.Erected 2001 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.
Location. 40° 23.07′ N, 80° 5.441′ W. Marker is near Heidelberg, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker is at the intersection of Old Washington Pike and Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Old Washington Pike. The sign is
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Heidelberg Raceway and Sports Arena (approx. 0.2 miles away); Neville House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bower Hill (approx. ¾ mile away); Honus Wagner (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bridgeville Public Library Founders 1962 (approx. 2.1 miles away); Bridgeville Railroad Depot (approx. 2.1 miles away); Southminster Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building (approx. 2.4 miles away).
Also see . . . Christian History in America Old St. Lukes. (Submitted on March 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 18, 2011
2. Old St. Luke's Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 18, 2011
3. Old St. Luke's Church
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 18, 2011
4. Old St. Luke's Church John Neville Plaque
To the glory of God and in commemoration of the life and services of
General John Neville
1731-1803
Patriot and Churchman
Founder of this
The First Episcopal Church in Allegheny County
This tablet is placed by his descendents A.D. 1912
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, March 18, 2011
5. Old St. Luke's Church Historic Landmark Marker
Historic Landmark
St. Luke's Church, Chartiers
1765 - Services in stockade
1852 - Stone Church erected
Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,255 times since then and 168 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
