Welcome to Ligonier Twp., Pennsylvania

The Ligonier Township is located in the Laurel Highlands, it covers 92 square miles and is the second largest township in the Westmoreland County.  The boroughs of Ligonier and Laurel Mountain reside within the Township, but are separate government entities.  The population was 6,056 at the time of the 2020 Census.  It contains the following communities: Darlington, Laughlintown, Oak Grove, Rector, Waterford, and Wilpen in zip codes 15655, 15658 and 15677.

Services include police and fire protection, maintenance of local roads and streets, local planning and zoning, parks and recreation, recycling, licensing of businesses and code enforcement.  The Ligonier Township Municipal Authority (LTMA) provides water and sewage service to township residents.  The Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County (MAWC) also provides water and sewage service to some residents.  The reservoir is located at the base of the mountain above Waterford.

The township was established in 1822 and is steeped in history.  For more information, please visit the Ligonier Valley Historical Society.  

Announcements
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Harvey Road bridge closure
Effective Monday, January 19, the bridge on Harvey Road will be closed. The steel grate bridge at the farm, NOT the paved bridge near 271. The Township received a generous Community Development Block Grant from Westmoreland Count...  Read more
Posted January 12, 2026

Hiring Public Works Laborer
The Ligonier Township Public Works Department is seeking a permanent, full-time laborer. The ideal candidate will perform a variety of maintenance work and operate various equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance a...  Read more
Posted January 7, 2026

Recycling Dumpster Status
Current status: OPEN The cardboard and paper dumpsters are open and available. As of January 12, 2026 Rules and tips for usage: - Use common sense. - Ligonier Township residents only. Own or rent a residential property in Li...  Read more
Posted January 12, 2026

Ramsey Road bridge closure
Effective immediately, Ligonier Township is closing the Ramsey Road bridge in Wilpen, at the recommendation of the Township's engineer. The detour is Robb Road. The Township intends to replace the bridge, but we are very early i...  Read more
Posted January 5, 2026

Stormwater requirements
As of June 12, 2023, any development or construction in Ligonier Township that creates 1,000 or more square feet of impervious surface will be required to fill out additional stormwater permits, and be required to capture 100% of the s...  Read more
Posted November 12, 2024