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

Letherman House

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022

1. Letherman House Marker

Inscription.
In 1852, the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity was founded by Willliam Henry Letterman (spelling he used) and Charles Page Thomas Moore in the attic of the house that stood here at 246 N. Central Ave. The house was owned by his widowed mother, Ann Letherman. Both men were students at Jefferson College. William Letterman became a physician. His brother was famed Civil War battlefield surgeon, Dr. Jonathan Letterman. The house was destroyed by fire in Feb. 1963.
Donated by Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

Erected by Jefferson College Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Science & Medicine • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 40° 15.714′ N, 80° 11.242′ W. Marker is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on North Central Avenue, 0.1 miles north of East College Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 246 North Central Avenue, Canonsburg PA 15317, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stone College Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Roberts House (within shouting distance of this marker); Canonsburg Armory

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Veteran's Statue (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Veteran's Statue (about 600 feet away); In Commemoration (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canonsburg.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022

2. Letherman House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 164 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.