Canonsburg in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Emery's Tavern

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 17, 2022

1. Emery's Tavern Marker

Inscription.
In 1810, the original Emery's Tavern was built up the hill on N. Central Ave. opposite the college building. In 1820, the new Emery's Tavern was built on the N. E. corner of N. Central and E. Pike when the Washington-Pittsburgh Turnpike was constructed through town. Joshua Emery was the original proprietor and John Irons owned the inn, which was Canonsburg's stage coach stop in the days of Jefferson College. Presidents James Monroe and John Quincy Adams were entertained here.

In memory of Red & Betty Livolsi
Donated by their loving son, William Livolsi

Erected by Jefferson College Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Jefferson College Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.

Location. 40° 15.542′ N, 80° 11.186′ W. Marker is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is on North Central Avenue north of East Pike Street (Pennsylvania Route 980), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 North Central Avenue, Canonsburg PA 15317, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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 Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker

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: Watson's Corner (a few steps from this marker); Morgan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Briceland's Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Olome Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackhorse Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Canon's Mill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); In Memory of Daniel A. Caruso (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canonsburg.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, May 17, 2022

2. Emery's Tavern Marker

View is looking north.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.