Blue plaque № 28337

Bridgeville, PA, United States

Bower Hill. Site of Gen. John Neville's mansion, burned to the ground by insurgents during a major escalation of violence in the Whiskey Rebellion, July 16-17, 1794. Gen. Neville was Inspector of Revenue under President Washington. In the two-day battle, Neville with his slaves and a small federal d

etachment met a force of over 500 rebels. Two opposition leaders, Oliver Miller and James McFarlane, were killed.

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