It is approximately 42 km (26 mi) away from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
At one time the community was much larger than Saskatoon, however, it dropped in population when the railroad pulled out to go to other settlements.
Mennon now consists of four houses and a small, one-room schoolhouse.
The schoolhouse is allegedly haunted by former members of Mennon.
The post office opened on September 1, 1915 and closed on March 31, 1969.