National Register of Historic Places

Fort Ligonier Site

Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Listed
January 21, 1975
Type
Site
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
75001678

About this property

Fort Ligonier is a British fortification from the French and Indian War located in Ligonier, Pennsylvania, United States. The fort served as a staging area for the Forbes Expedition of 1758. During the eight years of its existence as a garrison, Fort Ligonier was never taken by an enemy. It served as a post of passage to the new Fort Pitt, and during Pontiac's War of 1763, was a vital link in the British communication and supply lines. It was attacked twice and besieged by the Native Americans, prior to the decisive victory at Bushy Run in August of that year. The fort was decommissioned from active service in 1766. Today, there is a museum next to the reconstructed fort. Inside the museum there are artifacts from the battle. An individual can take a guided tour of the fort, and on Fort Ligonier Days, the fort's cannons are fired.

Location

Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
40.24107, -79.23792

Categories

MILITARY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Ligonier Historic District
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Ligonier
1758Colonial
0.1 mi
Siege of Fort Ligonier
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0.2 mi
French and Indian War – Battle of Fort Ligonier 1758
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0.4 mi
Siege of Fort Ligonier (1763)
1763Colonial
0.9 mi
Siege of Fort Ligonier (1758)
1758Colonial
0.9 mi

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When was Fort Ligonier Site listed on the National Register?

Fort Ligonier Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 21, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Fort Ligonier Site?

Fort Ligonier Site is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Ligonier Site?

The period of significance for Fort Ligonier Site is recorded as the early_republic era.

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