Ligonier in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Highway Enterprise
Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor
In 1895, people from Pittsburgh could find refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city in Ligonier. At this time, Mr. Wiliam J. Potts, Ligonier's first Mayor, built a Victorian residence on this site for his wife Jessamine. It was the first home in Ligonier with indoor plumbing. Then in 1927, Mr. and Mrs. James Calderelli, Sr. purchased the house to incorporate as a restaurant, bar, and lodging for weekend visitors. Since it was located on the Lincoln Highway, the establishment was called the Lincoln Hotel and Restaurant. Since that time the building received many renovations through two family generations. The Ligonier Tavern continues to offer Lincoln Highway hospitality and fine food and spirits to travelers and residents.
Erected by Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 40° 14.618′ N, 79° 14.341′ W. Marker is in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, in Westmoreland County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street and South Fairfield Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 137 West Main Street, 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. Roadside Enterprise (within shouting distance of this marker); Ligonier War Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ligonier Town Square Fountain (about 400 feet away); Fort Ligonier (about 500 feet away); Desert Storm Memorial (about 500 feet away); Building the Highway (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Ligonier (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Ligonier (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ligonier.
Also see . . .
1. The History of Ligonier Tavern. Tavern website homepage (Submitted on November 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Lincoln Highway: An Introduction. Website homepage (Submitted on November 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor. Website homepage (Submitted on November 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 493 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.