The Historic Ligonier Self-Guided Walking Tour
Stroll the Town and Explore Its History
Step back in time as you explore the rich history of Ligonier through our Self-Guided Walking Tour. This tour features historic markers with one page-histories displayed in the windows of participating downtown businesses, each telling a unique story from Ligonier’s past.
Whether you’re a lifelong resident or a first-time visitor, the tour offers a fascinating look into the people, events, and buildings that shaped our charming town.
How it works:
- Start your tour by visiting any participating businesses in downtown Ligonier – just look for the walking tour marker in the window.
- Each stop features a one-page history highlighting the building, business, or story connected to the location.
- Use this website to explore additional details, archival photos, and expanded histories (coming soon)
- Use the map below to navigate to historic locations throughout Ligonier.
- Prefer a printed guide? Pick up a brochure at the Ligonier Valley Library or the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Go at your own pace, follow your curiosity, and enjoy discovering Ligonier’s history – one story at a time.
Historic Markers by Location
East Main Street
#7 National Hotel, 147 E. Main
#8 Wonderland Nickelodeon, 141 E. Main
#10 Odd Fellows Hall, 136/138 E. Main
#12 Harry Reed Marker Home, 201 E. Main
#13 Denny Marker Home, 207 E. Main
#14 James McKelvey Home, 209 E. Main
#15 James McKelvey Office, 211 E. Main
#16 William Lang Home, 215 E. Main
#19 George Taylor Home/Hardware, 137 E. Main
#23 Houston Cochran Building, 219 E. Main
#26 Murdock and Berkey Store, 100 E. Main
#27 First National Bank, 104 E. Main
#30 Harvey Black Storefront, 116 E. Main
#33 Bales McColly Home, 204 E. Main
#34 Marker Block 1896, 105 E. Main
#35 Marker Block 1929, 105 E. Main
#36 Weller Hardware, 113 E. Main
#37 William Ashcom Home/Cobbler Shop, 230 E. Main
#47 Former Hotel Breniser, 120 E. Main
#50 Albright Evangelical Church, 324 E. Main
#57 Vaneer/Deeds Block, 121 E. Main
#58 Dr. J. T. Ambrose Office, 140 E. Main
#61 The Drover House, 301 E. Main
#62 George Weimer Building, 235 E. Main
#69 C. A. Lowry Home, 305 E. Main
West Main Street
#1 Adaline Roper Home, 305 W. Main
#3 Robert Graham Home, 131 W. Main
#6 George Deeds Building, 209 W. Main
#9 Byron Weaver Building, 127 W. Main
#11 George Deeds Home, 244 W. Main
#24 L. A. Weaver Home, 125 W. Main
#25 L. A. Weaver Store, 123 W. Main
#32 J. H. Frank Building, 119 W. Main
#38 Northwest Diamond Corner, 100 W. Main
#39 Northwest Diamond Buildings, 104 W. Main
#40 William J. Potts Home, 139 W. Main
#42 Keys’ Service Station, 320 W. Main
#43 Joseph Colledge Home, 322 W. Main
#44 Catherine Khan Home, 138 W. Main
#45 Herbert Johnston Home, 301 W. Main
#49 John Seger Home, 221 W. Main
#51 Gaskins Livery Stable, 138 W. Main
#53 Fowler Hardware and Tin Shop 220 W. Main
#54 Caldarelli Shoe Hospital, 137 W. Main
#56 A. J. McColly Ford Dealership, 210 W. Main
#59 Segar Brothers Dwelling House, 331 W. Main
#63 Ligonier Valley RR Passenger Station, 339 W. Main
#64 LVRR Original Passenger Station, Railroad Street
#65 Ligonier Heritage Methodist Church, 107 W. Main Street
#67 Segar Brothers General Store, 337 W. Main
#68 Samuel S. Dice Home, 231 W. Main
#70 Former Site of Wilt Theatre, 201 W. Main
#72 Robert Graham Storefront, 135 W. Main
North Market Street
South Market Street
Fairfield Street
#71 S. S. Brownfield Home, 205 N. Fairfield
#73 Jacob Frank Home and Inn, 201 S. Fairfield
#75 Colonel John McFarland Home, 121 S. Fairfield
Loyalhanna Street
#22 Dr. M. W. Miller Office, 107 W. Loyalhanna
#74 Former Site of Frank’s Hotel, 216 W. Loyalhanna
The walking tour is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Room of the Ligonier Valley Library, The Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, The Ligonier Valley Historical Society, and Fort Ligonier.