Compass Inn
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deano1943
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The Compass Inn is located at the junction of US Route 30 (Lincoln Highway) and California Avenue in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Waymark Code: WM10GB
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 12/03/2006
Views: 20
The Compass Inn stands in the village of Laughlintown and was built in 1799. When constructed in 1799, the Compass Inn served as a working clientele of teamsters and drovers.
The Compass Inn later upgraded to the more fashionable stagecoach trade in 1814. The building continued to function as an inn until 1862, when the decline of stagecoach service against the railroad, prompted the building's conversion into a store and residence.
In 1966 the Compass Inn was purchased by the Ligonier Valley Historical Society who restored it to its present condition.
Building #: 95000124
Street address:
US Route 30
Laughlintown, Pa. USA
15655
County / Borough / Parish: Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County
Year listed: 1995
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1750-1799, 1800-1824, 1825-1849, 1850-1874
Historic function: Domestic, Hotel
Current function: Recreation and Culture, (Museum)
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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