Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Ligonier

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2011

1. Fort Ligonier Marker

Inscription. Built here 1758 as a base of Forbes expedition. Under Colonel James Burd withstood French and Indian attack, October 22, 1758. Only small fort in West not taken in Pontiac's War, 1763, it made possible Bouquet's rescue of Fort Pitt.

Erected 1946 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War, French and Indian. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1758.

Location. 40° 14.47′ N, 79° 14.097′ W. Marker is in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Market Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. 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. Forbes Road (a few steps from this marker); Building the Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Desert Storm Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Ligonier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ligonier Town Square Fountain (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker

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also named Fort Ligonier (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Ligonier (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ligonier War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ligonier.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Ligonier - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Fort Ligonier. official website (Submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 7, 2011

2. Fort Ligonier Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 732 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 9, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.