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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX8R_roadside-enterprise_Ligonier-PA.html
As the Lincoln Highway prospered, many towns saw the introduction of automobile dealerships onto Main Street. In 1920, A.J. McColly purchased this site, tore down two frame houses, along with a blacksmith shop, and erected this building for his ga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX8Q_highway-enterprise_Ligonier-PA.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX8P_building-the-highway_Ligonier-PA.html
This cement marker is one of 3,000 markers that were erected along the Lincoln Highway from New York City to San Francisco, approximately one per mile.
On September 1, 1928, cement posts with bronze medallions bearing President Lincoln's profil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX8O_desert-storm-memorial_Ligonier-PA.html
Dedicated in honor of our Ligonier area servicemen and women who served our country and fought to preserve peace.
Dedicated July 4, 1991
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX8N_ligonier-war-memorial_Ligonier-PA.html
In eternal gratitude tothose who served in allconflicts waged tocreate and preserveour nation and ourway of life
Erected May 30, 1962
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX7J_ligonier-town-square-fountain_Ligonier-PA.html
On June 30th 1921 the members of Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 presented this fountain to the People of Ligonier
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX7I_road-versus-rail_Ligonier-PA.html
The rise and fall of the railroad corresponded to the continuing increase of roads, like the Lincoln Highway. Railroads were needed for transportation because roads were virtually impassable. But once new paving techniques made road surfaces durab…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX7E_ligonier-depot_Ligonier-PA.html
Dedicated April 6, 1957toBetter Wildlife Management
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On November 3, 1955, the Game Commission purchased this property from the Ligonier Valley Railroad Company, which was incorporated on April 13, 1853. Con…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWE7_william-findley_Latrobe-PA.html
Near the western end of Latrobe was the log house of this antifederalist Congressman, who lived modestly alongside his constituents. A shaper of public opinion in western Pennsylvania, he sympathized with the Whiskey Rebellion but, as tempers moun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWE4_twelve-mile-camp_Latrobe-PA.html
George Washington in 1758 set up a camp a mile north of this point while building Forbes Road. In 1774 Fort Shippen was built at the same site.