Forbes Road, 1758, Fort Bedford to Fort Duquesne - Fort Ligonier

This marker is included to show you the trajectory of Forbes Road. As the marker states, the road continued southwest from this point, down past Fort Ligonier. It is interesting to note that the plaque states Fort Ligonier was built 50 miles from Fort Bedford. Other sources claim it was also built 50 miles from Fort Duquesne, making the distance of Forbes Road (and the special Forbes Road markers we'll visit on this tour) 100 miles from start to finish.

The Fort Ligonier plaque was dedicated in 1930. It reads: "Built by order of General Forbes. Was located 200 yards west of this marker. The road leads south-westward to 12 mile encampment. Eminent service was rendered here by Colonel Henry Bouquet and Colonel John Armstrong and in engagements with the French and Indians. Near this place Colonel George Washington, Colonel James Burd, and Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Mercer distinguished themselves, 50 miles from Fort Bedford."