Fort Ligonier
by Carolyn Derstine
Title
Fort Ligonier
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Fort Ligonier is a reconstructed and restored 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. The fort was decommissioned from active service in 1766 and fell into disrepair. In 1934, the first pieces of Fort Ligonier land were preserved by the Daughters of the American Revolution. By 1947, the first archaeological dig was conducted on the fort grounds and researchers discovered 18th century maps in England that showed intricate details of the original fort (1758-1766). These efforts inspired the reconstruction of Fort Ligonier that has been ongoing since the mid-twentieth century. Today, there is also a museum next to the reconstructed fort.
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January 7th, 2019
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