Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Finding Your Way
Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 12, 2025
1. Finding Your Way Marker
In the early part of the 20th century, it was common for arches to be erected at a town's entrance. Often the entrance was on the Lincoln Highway. In 1908 two temporary arches were placed on the Diamond for the town's Old Home Week Celebration. The paved Lincoln Highway reached the Diamond in July, 1919. The event was of such historic significance that triumphal arches were erected for the celebration.
In addition to the arches at the Diamond, Ligonier also had a set of pillars on the east and west ends of town. The pillar across from this location is the only remaining pillar of the four. Unfortunately, the arches connecting the pillars were never completed, so a lighted globe was erected on top of each stone pillar with "Ligonier" spelled out in brass letters just below the cornice.
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This photograph depicts the arch that connects the Town Hall corner with the bank on East Main Street.
A view of Ligonier looking west in the 1920s.
Erected by Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Notable Events • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1919.
Location.
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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: Ligonier (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur St. Clair (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Loyalhanning (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forbes Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Ligonier (approx. Ό mile away); Ivy Manor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Building the Highway (approx. 0.4 miles away); Desert Storm Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ligonier.
Photographed by Bradley Owen, July 12, 2025
2. Finding Your Way Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
