George Washington
In September, 1784, Washington traveled into western Pennsylvania to survey property near Venice, Pa and Mt. Pleasant township thawarded him for his service in the French and Indian War. |
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The following link provide a fuller story regarding this GW's property:https://explorepahistory.com/hmarker.php?markerId=1-A-28F
During this September, 1784 journey, George Washington would spend an extended weekend in Canonsburg.
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The below article published in the Daily Notes, on Friday, April 18th ,1919 documents a part of George Washington's three day weekend visit, in September, 1784. During his stay, he lodged at the home of the Town founder John Canon.
George Washington, five years later, in 1789, would become the first President of the United States of America.
Washington, both the city and county were named after the American Revolutionary War leader.
The Town of Canonsburg was formally defined and laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789.
Jim Herron's article regarding G. Washington visit to Canon's Burg:
March 1968 - Jefferson College Historical Society Issue:
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