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Explore Rector in United States
Rector in the region of Pennsylvania is a place in United States - some 148 mi or ( 238 km ) North-West of Washington , the country's capital city .
Time in Rector is now 10:32 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/New York " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Cumberland, Uniontown, Morgantown, Syracuse, and Akron. Since you are here already, consider visiting Cumberland . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Rector ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Idlewild Park Mister Rogers Neighborhood of Make-Believe (pt. 1 of 2)
This is part 1 of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe at Idlewild Park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Video taken on August 8, 2007. Mister Rogers was born in Latrobe and went to Idlewild Park as ..
Idlewild Park Mister Rogers Neighborhood of Make-Believe (pt.2 of 2)
This is part 2 of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe at Idlewild Park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Video taken on August 8, 2007. Mister Rogers was born in Latrobe and went to Idlewild Park as ..
Idlewild Park Carousel # 2
This is the carousel at Idlewild Park in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The carousel is a historic landmark. It was brought to Idlewild park in 1931. Video taken on July 3, 2008. ..
Idlewild Park - Ligonier, PA - July 2008 Soak Zone
www.youtube.com We've been making annual excursions to Idlewild since 2003. The park is ideal for families with young children. This year Tyler was a great helper and companion for Mia, but I suspect ..
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Interesting facts about this location
1965 PGA Championship
The 1965 PGA Championship was the 47th PGA Championship, played August 12–15 at Laurel Valley Golf Club in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Dave Marr won his only major championship, two strokes ahead of runners-up Billy Casper and Jack Nicklaus. Not far from his hometown of Latrobe, Laurel Valley was co-founded by Arnold Palmer in 1959, who had another disappointing major in his home state and finished 14 strokes back, tied for 33rd.
Located at 40.23 -79.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Laurel Valley Golf Club
Laurel Valley Golf Club is a golf club located just south of Ligonier, Pennsylvania. Designed by Dick Wilson and renovated by Arnold Palmer, the Laurel Valley golf course opened in 1959. Since its opening, the club has hosted two notable tournaments: the 1965 PGA Championship and the 1975 Ryder Cup. Some other tournaments played there include the 1989 U.S. Senior Open, the 2001 Marconi Pennsylvania Classic and the 2005 Senior PGA Championship.
Located at 40.23 -79.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania
Laurel Mountain is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough is located at the foot of Laurel Mountain (elev. 2,800 ft. ) and is convenient to skiing, hiking and other outdoor activities. There are a number of limestone caves nearby.
Located at 40.21 -79.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Battle of Fort Ligonier
The Battle of Fort Ligonier (also known as the Battle of Loyalhanna or the Battle of Loyal Hannon) was a battle of the French and Indian War. On 12 October 1758, French and Indian forces directed from nearby Fort Duquesne were repulsed in an attack on the British outpost of Fort Ligonier, then still under construction.
Located at 40.24 -79.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Ligonier, Pennsylvania
Ligonier is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,573 at the 2010 census. Ligonier was settled in the 1760s. The borough is well known for nearby Idlewild Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in the country, and nearby Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Another tourist attraction is Fort Ligonier Days, a parade and craft market that takes place every fall over the course of three days. Ligonier is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Located at 40.24 -79.24 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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