Roberts House

Roberts House is a historic residential structure in Canonsburg with Georgian and early American architectural features. The building has stone walls and multiple fireplaces on the first floor that reflect its original construction methods.

The house dates to 1800 and is the last remaining structure connected to Jefferson College, the first educational institution west of the Allegheny Mountains. Its survival documents an important phase of academic expansion in the region.

The house stands as a remnant of an early college community and shows how residential structures supported educational life in the region. Visitors can observe the connection between domestic space and institutional purpose from that era.

The building is currently undergoing restoration work that depends on available funding. Visitors should check ahead to confirm whether the structure is open for tours or viewing.

The house reveals a layered construction history where early wooden frameworks were later expanded with stone and brick cladding. These layers show how building techniques and material availability changed over time.

Location: Canonsburg

GPS coordinates: 40.26083,-80.18750

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25