The Wilderness Road, London, Kentucky
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N 37° 07.934 W 084° 05.264
16S E 758703 N 4113512
A marker noting the significance of the first wagon road from the Cumberland Gap to the west.
Waymark Code: WMA158
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 10/29/2010
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The text of the marker is duplicated on both sides of the marker and reads:
“The Wilderness Road ~ Opened Kentucky and the west to rapid settlement and major development, first wagon road built by Kentucky, 1796 Crab Orchard to Cumberland Cap. A principal highway, maintained as a turnpike “toll Road” for 80 years. Kentucky Department of Highways 55”
Marker Name: The Wilderness Road
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Highway
Marker Number (for official markers): 55
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Department of Highways
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