OLDEST -- Commercial Travel Link From Baltimore to the West - Ellicott City, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 16.114 W 076° 48.042
18S E 344660 N 4348125
A Maryland State marker explains how U.S. Route 40 changed America forever.
Waymark Code: WMNZKB
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2015
Views: 5
The plaque says, "This 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"
Type of documentation of superlative status: Plaque
Location of coordinates: Location of Plaque
Web Site: Not listed
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