Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Memory of Richard Beatty Mellon
1858-1933
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2019
1. In Memory of Richard Beatty Mellon Marker
One of the builders of the Ligonier Valley Rail Road whose benefactions and civic leadership advanced immeasurably the welfare of this community
Incorporated April 13, 1853 the Ligonier Valley Rail Road Company operated continuous passenger and freight service from December 1, 1877 to August 31, 1952.
Erected 1958 by Sarah Mellon Scaife Foundation and Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is April 13, 1853.
Location. 40° 14.795′ N, 79° 14.635′ W. Marker is in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Walnut Street and West Main Street. Located in Mellon Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ligonier PA 15658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Road Versus Rail (within shouting distance of this marker); Ligonier Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Holy Trinity Parish (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Roadside Enterprise (approx. 0.3 miles away); Highway Enterprise (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ligonier War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ligonier Town Square Fountain
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Also see . . . Richard Beatty Mellon. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on April 10, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
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2. Richard Beatty Mellon
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, April 10, 2019
3. In Memory of Richard Beatty Mellon Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 10, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 10, 2019, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
