Union Township near Finleyville in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Mingo Creek Church

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2011

1. Mingo Creek Church Marker

Inscription.
This area has been called the cradle of the Whiskey Rebellion. Here in the 1790s, a log Presbyterian meetinghouse stood near the site of the present church. Used by the Mingo Creek Society after its formation in February 1794, it became a nerve center for protest against the whiskey excise tax. Society members were active in militia musters held on these grounds; some are now buried in the churchyard.

Erected 1994 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1794.

Location. 40° 13.806′ N, 79° 59.753′ W. Marker is near Finleyville, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is in Union Township. Marker is at the intersection of Mingo Church Road and Pennsylvania Route 88, on the right when traveling west on Mingo Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 561 Mingo Church Rd, Finleyville PA 15332, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Headstones of American History - The Whiskey Rebellion (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); "Mingo Creek Meeting House"

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rev. Saml. Ralston D.D. (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain James McFarlane (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Oak Tree Statue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cincinnati Mine Disaster (approx. ¼ mile away); Honor Roll (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Finleyville.

Also see . . . Mingo Creek Presbyterian Church and Churchyard. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 24, 2011

2. Mingo Creek Church Marker

Mingo Presbyterian Church and graveyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, circa 1930

3. Mingo Presbyterian Church and graveyard

The graveyard contains the grave of John Gaston, a revolutionary war soldier.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,199 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.