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

Canon's Mill

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022

1. Canon's Mill Marker

Inscription.
A water powered grist & saw mill was erected here about 1780 by John Canon, founder of Canonsburg. He was county sub-lieutenant of militia during the Revolution and served in the state assembly. Canon operated the mill until his death at age 58 in 1798. His sons took over operations until 1801 then sold it. The mill passed through 25 owners until it finally closed on Nov. 16, 1996. Canon's Mill operated for 216 years and was the oldest continually operating business in Canonsburg.
Dedicated to all the workers who built and expanded this region

Erected 2022 by Jefferson College Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 40° 15.481′ N, 80° 11.184′ W. Marker is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. Marker is on South Central Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 980) south of West Water Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in front of Jeffreys Drug Store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 South 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. Briceland's Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Morgan Building

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(about 300 feet away); Watson's Corner (about 300 feet away); Emery's Tavern (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); In Memory of Daniel A. Caruso (about 600 feet away); Korea ☆ Vietnam (about 600 feet away); Blackhorse Tavern (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canonsburg.

Photographed By Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022

2. Canon's Mill Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.