The National Road - Ellicott City, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 16.114 W 076° 48.042
18S E 344660 N 4348125
A state marker marks the original route of U.S. Route 40 through Ellicot City.
Waymark Code: WMNZJR
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2015
Views: 8
The MD state marker says, "his marker stands on a part of the right of way of the historic and fabled National or Cumberland Road. Commencing in 1806 it was built in segments by City, State, Federal and private means and was the first great commercial and travel link from Baltimore to the West.
The National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, Cunberland Pike, National Pike & Western Pike, was created by an act of Congress in 1806 and signed by President Thomas Jefferson.
International Right of Way Association
Potomac Chapter No. 14
and
Maryland Historical Society"
Americana: Sign
Significant Interest: Road Sign
Milestone / Marker: Historical Marker
Web Address: Not listed
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