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

Town Park

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 27, 2026

1. Town Park Marker

Inscription.
A "gift to the community," Town Park was constructed between 1923 and 1934 as a Civil Works Administration Project of the New Deal. Originally purchased from William Crosbie in 1917, by a group of local citizens, this former cow pasture was transformed into a recreation area. On July 4, 1935, the oversized pool was opened and has since remained an exceptional summer destination. Town Park has been funded and managed by the Borough of Canonsburg and whole-heartedly supported by friends of the park.

Dedicated to the memory of Mr. Sigmund Alexander Sulkowski and Mrs. Phoebe M. Dagar-Sulkowski, educators who made a difference

Erected 2023 by Jefferson College Historical Society and Dr. William Milton Sulkowski and family.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania, Jefferson College Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1935.

Location. 40° 15.879′ N, 80° 11.579′ W. Marker is in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, in Washington County. It is on VFW 191 Drive 0.2 miles north of Crosbie Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Canonsburg Town Park. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 VFW 191 Drive, 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 of this marker: Letherman House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stone College Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Roberts House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 121 Belmont Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Canonsburg Armory (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veteran's Statue (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canonsburg.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 27, 2026

2. Town Park Marker

The Pool Building is in the background.

Canonsburg Town Park Pool image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 27, 2026

3. Canonsburg Town Park Pool

Municipal Swimming Pool Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 27, 2026

4. Municipal Swimming Pool Plaque

Canonsburg, Pa.
Erected 1934-1935
As a Federal-State Aid Project

Credits. This page was last revised on March 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 5, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 5, 2026, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.