Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hermitage
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 12, 2025
1. The Hermitage Marker
Major General
Arthur St. Clair
Erected 1912 by The Phoebe Bayard Chapter DAR Greensburg, Pa.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 40° 14.48′ N, 79° 14.35′ W. Marker is in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. It is on South Market Street (Pennsylvania Route 711) just north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the front entrance of Fort Ligonier Historic Site and Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 South Market Street, Ligonier PA 15658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Laurel Highlands and in Greater Pittsburgh. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Ligonier (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Ligonier (a few steps from this marker); Diamond Park Ligonier, Penna. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Fort Ligonier (about 700 feet away); Ligonier War Memorial (about 700 feet away); Desert Storm Memorial
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Regarding The Hermitage. By the end of the 18th century, St. Clair had built a home in Ligonier known as The Hermitage". It's approximate location was 3814 State Route 711 north of town. Today, there is no trace remaining of the home. One room of his home, the parlor, was moved to Fort Ligoniers museum in 1961 and remains on display. It was at this time the historical marker was moved to the fort.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 12, 2025
2. The Hermitage Marker
The marker is on the light gray stone, second from the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
