The Compass Inn is a place to receive an informative and entertaining tour by costumed docents that tells the story of transportation and everyday life in the early 1800's. The tour delivers "history with a smile" by incorporating a generous sprinkling of etymology (word and phrase origins).
Historic Houses
The O. B. Grant House is described in a 1896 local publication as one of the finest homes in the town. The residence, dating from the last third of the nineteenth century, also reflects remodelings from the late nineteenth or early twentieth century.
Albert kept his discovery of Native Peoples at the Rockshelter a secret for over 18 years after the discovery. He waited, searching for the right archaeological team to excavate his land properly.
Brush Creek Salem Church possesses distinctive architecture among churches constructed in western Pennsylvania before 1850. It is the only known example of a brick church with Georgian ornamentation built in western Pennsylvania before the mid-nineteenth century.
The Kane Depot was built in 1873. An extension was made to the original building in 1890. The first railroad to operate through the depot was the Philadelphia/Erie Railroad.
Jonas J. Pierce House is a large, stylish Second Empire residence that is a full-blown and early example of the architectural style. This house retains most of its original interior and exterior architectural detail.
Anoatok was built in 1896-97 for Dr. Elizabeth Dennistoun Wood Kane as a residence for her and her two sons, Dr. Evan O'Neill Kane and Dr. Thomas L. Kane, and their families. In terms of its architectural style, history, and physical location, it is the most prominent residence in Kane.
The early nineteenth century was a time of settlement and commercial development in Western Pennsylvania. Kingston House played a significant role in that activity. Built along a heavily traveled east-west highway, the house served as a stop for numerous settlers, traders, and travelers.