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

Watson's Corner

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022

1. Watson's Corner Marker

Inscription.
John Watson, Esq., was the son of James Watson of Chartiers Twp. He built a home and blacksmith shop on the northwest corner of Pike St. and Central Ave. before Canonsburg Borough was formed in 1802. He served on the first Town Council and continued for 11 more terms, then served as Burgess from 1830 to 1834. The old log structure was torn down in 1880 and replaced with a drugstore which was remodeled in 1903 to house First National Bank.
In memory of Lucille Gregor Livolsi
Donated by her loving husband, William Livolsi

Erected 2021 by Jefferson College Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Jefferson College Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.

Location. 40° 15.534′ N, 80° 11.199′ W. Marker is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of West Pike Street and North Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Pike Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 West Pike Street, 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

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of this marker: Briceland's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Emery's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); Morgan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Olome Institute (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackhorse Tavern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canon's Mill (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); In Memory of Daniel A. Caruso (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canonsburg.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, June 21, 2022

2. Watson's Corner Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.