Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Ligonier
Monument Marks the Site
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
1. Fort Ligonier Marker
This monument marks the site of Fort Ligonier. It was built in 1758 during the French and Indian War by Colonel Henry Bouquet and named by his Commander General John Forbes, in honor of Sir John Ligonier, Commander in-chief of the British Armies. The first fort built west of the Alleghenies by the Anglo-Saxon race. It has the distinction of never having been surrendered to an enemy.
Erected 1934 by The William Kenly Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 40° 14.484′ N, 79° 14.334′ W. Marker is in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) and South Market Street on Lincoln Highway. 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. A different marker also named Fort Ligonier (here, next to this marker); a different marker also
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Also see . . . Fort Ligonier website. (Submitted on November 21, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
2. Fort Ligonier Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
3. Fort Ligonier Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
4. Fort Ligonier Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
5. Fort Ligonier Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
6. Fort Ligonier Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
7. Fort Ligonier Marker
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 15, 2011
8. Fort Ligonier Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 14, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
