Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 2025

Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United State. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,9Enum people. It is located 18 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. Interstate 79 passes through the town, and offers access to nearby Pittsburgh, Washington, and Morgantown, West Virginia, to the south.

Canonsburg was laid out as a town in 1800 by Colonel John Canon, after whom it was named, and was incorporated on February 13, 1802. Canonsburg would become a center of the early oil industry in the late 19th century. The town was the site of one of the first commercial oil wells in the United States in 1859, drilled on the farm of Alfred Smith Ewing near town. Two decades later in 1879, the first train oil tank car was produced by the Canonsburg B cour Barrel Company. The area's oil reserves played a significant role in the early development of the petroleum industry. The town later renamed the town the "Birthplace of the Oil Industry."

Canonsburg today is a fast-growing town that has a charm of its own, with a growing restaurant scene, bars, boutique shops, charming stores, friendly people, and most of its architecture form the 19th century.

FOOD IN CANONSBURG

Canonsburg is a bit of a foodie haven with everything from Italian cuisine to sandwiches and everything in between. Fratello's, a local favorite, serves top-notch Italian food, while the Bruster's Ice Cream shop on Main Street is always a great stop for a sweet treat.

There is also a local favorite, Pizza Joe's, located on West Pike Street, for all the pizza lovers as well. For those who appreciate bar food and some good brews, 3 Rivers 3, or 3R3 for short, is a great local hangout. It's located on South Main Street.

HISTORY IN CANONSBURG

The history of Canonsburg has a lot to do with a popular music name, Perry Como. There are even sites in town featuring Perry Como impersonators. The town's annual summer fest, called The Goodtime Days, even stages a Perry Como look-alike contest.

One of the many things to do in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, include visiting the Perry Como Statue square, which honors Canonsbur Native Singer Perry Como. The statue features a bronze sculpture of Perry Como and has been located at the intersection of Main Street and Union Street since 2002. The statue has been the site of various gatherings and ceremonies over the years, including an annual Perry Como Memorial Dinner.

Other cultural landmarks include downtown's Coloneltown Plaza, built as a tribute to the town's namesake, Colonel John Canon. It features an overhead waterfall and outdoor amphitheater. There is also the Old Economy Village, a historic site in nearby Ambridge, about 20 miles northwest of Philadelphia. There are many original structures, including the house that belonged to the Harmonist society, and various other quaint, historic buildings.

For outdoor lovers, the Montour Trail, part of the Great Allegheny Passage, is located just southeast of town. The town is always adding more ammenties to appeal to folks of all ages. There's Roslyn Place, an upscale apartment community with residential units built in 2016. In October 2017, downtown saw the grand opening of Pennwood Park, complete with an amphitheater, a playground, a walk/bike track, and a concert area.

Canonsburg is located 27 miles southwest of Pittsburgh. Interstate 79 passes through the town and offers access to nearby Pittsburgh, Washington PA, and Morgantown, West Virginia, to the south. Canonsburg attracts tourists and outdoor enthusiasts with its combination of shopping, food, and memorable outdoor experiences.

Although Canonsburg contains many admirable qualities, one big claim to fame for the town is the oil industry, one of the areas' earliest and richest in the late 19th century. In 1859, one of the nation's first commercial oil wells drilled on the farm of Alfred Smith Ewing near town. Two decades later in 1879, the first train oil tank car was produced by the Canonsburg B & O Railroad Car Company. The area's oil reserves played a significant role in the early development of the petroleum industry at large. Today, Canonsburg proudly calls itself the "Birthplace of the Oil Industry."

As mentioned earlier, outdoor enthusiasts will find solace in Canonsburg. The Montour Trail is a 6.1-mile section of the 43-mile trail that connects to the 150 mile Great Allegheny Passage that starts at the old C&O railroad depot in Duquesne PA, and runs through the lovely town of Canonsburg.