Canonsburg in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Roberts House
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022
1. Roberts House Marker
Rev. John McMillan purchased this lot in 1796 and the original part of the house was constructed. Rev. John Watson, first president of Jefferson College and son-in-law of Rev. McMillan, died in this house in 1802. John Roberts bought the house and operated a store in it until 1815. The house had many owners until Rev. Matthew Brown, president of Jefferson College, purchased it in 1840 and deeded it to the college. This house is the only remaining structure of Jefferson College.
Erected 2021 by Jefferson College Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Jefferson College Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 40° 15.672′ N, 80° 11.24′ W. Marker is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is on North Central Avenue north of West College Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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: Stone College Building (a few steps from this marker); Letherman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Canonsburg Armory (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II (about 300 feet away); Veteran's Statue (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Veteran's Statue (about 300 feet away); Jefferson College (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canonsburg.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022
2. Roberts House Marker
Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 4, 2022
3. Roberts House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
