Canonsburg in Washington County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sarris Candies
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 9, 2025
1. Sarris Candies Marker
Frank "The Candy Man" Sarris established Sarris Candies in the basement of his home on Adams Avenue in 1960, later opening a storefront next door. Multiple expansions of the building including the addition of an old-fashioned soda fountain and a vast showroom made it a tourist destination for the young and old alike. Sarris Candies has stayed rooted in Canonsburg providing employment for generations of local citizens. Frank Sarris and his family are well-known benefactors for many worthy causes.
In honor of those who are loyal to and support their community, faith, and family.
Erected by Jefferson College Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Jefferson College Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1960.
Location. 40° 15.941′ N, 80° 10.386′ W. Marker is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is on Adams Avenue 0.1 miles east of Morganza Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is
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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: "Fort" Armstrong (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Fort Armstrong (approx. ¾ mile away); Dr. Jonathan Letterman (approx. ¾ mile away); Korea ☆ Vietnam (approx. ¾ mile away); In Memory of Daniel A. Caruso (approx. 0.8 miles away); Canonsburg Borough Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); John McMillan's Log School (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canonsburg.
Also see . . . Sarris Candies. (Submitted on November 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 9, 2025
2. Sarris Candies Showroom and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 9, 2025
3. Sarris Candies Chocolate Factory & Ice Cream Parlor
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 9, 2025
4. Frank Sarris Bio inside Sarris Candies Showroom
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 9, 2025
5. Sarris Candies Showroom Whimsy
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 9, 2025
6. Sarris Candies Christmas Display
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 10, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
