Greene Township near Waynesburg in Greene County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. John Corbley
(1733 - 1803)
circa 2000
1. Rev John Corbley Marker
Inscription.
Rev. John Corbley. A noted Baptist minister serving area congregations, Corbley was among some 150 men arrested by federal troops on the “Dreadful Night" of November 13, 1794. A vocal opponent of the excise tax on whiskey, he was the area’s best known participant in the Whiskey Rebellion and was seen as a threat by the Federalists. Imprisoned for a time in Philadelphia, Corbley returned here and remained active in the ministry.
A noted Baptist minister serving area congregations, Corbley was among some 150 men arrested by federal troops on the “Dreadful Night" of November 13, 1794. A vocal opponent of the excise tax on whiskey, he was the area’s best known participant in the Whiskey Rebellion and was seen as a threat by the Federalists. Imprisoned for a time in Philadelphia, Corbley returned here and remained active in the ministry.
Erected by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Location. 39° 48.841′ N, 80° 1.335′ W. Marker is near Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, in Greene County. It is in Greene Township. Marker is at the intersection of Garards Fort Road (Pennsylvania Route 2011) and John Corbley Road, on the left when traveling west on Garards Fort Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Garards Fort PA 15334, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fort Garard (within shouting distance
Also see . . . 1. Rev. John Corbley - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on June 30, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Fort Garard
Built about 1774, East of this
marker, 180 rods.
The Corbly Massacre took place
49 rods north, May 10, 1782.
Erected by
John Corbly Chapter, D.A.R.
1923
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 30, 2012
4. Rev John Corbley Family Monument
(Memorial is located in Garard's Fort Cemetery)
In Remembrance of
Rev John Corbly and Family
Patriot Soldier Legislator Draftsman Minister
Born Feb 23, 1733 near London, England
Died June 9, 1803, Garard's Fort, PA
Emigrated to Philadelphia - 1747
Moved to Virginia - 1751
Tutored and converted by Rev. John Garard
Settled in western PA Garard's Fort.
Established Goshen Baptist Church on this site
And 30 other churches in VA, PA and KY.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 30, 2012
5. Rev John Corbley Massacre Marker
This marker is located at the rear of Garard's Fort Cemetery
To Symbolize the Tragic
Massacre of the John Corbly
Family on this approximate
site on Sunday Morning
May 10, 1782
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 30, 2012
6. Rev John Corbley Massacre Marker
Showing marker and surroundings
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, June 30, 2012
7. Garard's Fort Cemetery and Corbly Monument sign
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2011, by Dan Keeling of Lafayette, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,046 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on December 22, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1. submitted on October 5, 2011, by Dan Keeling of Lafayette, Louisiana. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 30, 2012, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.