About this property
Compass Inn is a historic inn, tavern, and stagecoach stop located in Laughlintown, Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is a 2 1/2-storey, five bay log and stone building in a vernacular Georgian style. The original section was built in 1799, and it is three bays wide.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 95000124. It was listed on February 24, 1995.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Compass Inn listed on the National Register?
Compass Inn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 24, 1995.
What type of historic resource is Compass Inn?
Compass Inn is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Compass Inn?
The period of significance for Compass Inn is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1799.
Can I research the history near Compass Inn?
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