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The longest-operating amusement park in Pennsylvania and among the oldest in the nation. In 1878, Thomas Mellon leased land along his Ligonier Valley Railroad hoping to increase passenger traffic by opening a picnic ground. Amusement rides began t…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Dedicated in honor of our Ligonier area servicemen and women who served our country and fought to preserve peace. Dedicated July 4, 1991
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In eternal gratitude tothose who served in allconflicts waged tocreate and preserveour nation and ourway of life Erected May 30, 1962
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On June 30th 1921 the members of Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 presented this fountain to the People of Ligonier
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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…
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Dedicated April 6, 1957toBetter Wildlife Management ————— On November 3, 1955, the Game Commission purchased this property from the Ligonier Valley Railroad Company, which was incorporated on April 13, 1853. Con…
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The first English fort west of the Alleghany Mountains was built five hundred feet south-east of this spot, in 1758 by order of General John Forbes, and named in honor of Lord John Ligonier.Here General Forbes with the aid of Colonels George Washi…
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