The National Pike, Wheeling, WV
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kbarhow
N 40° 03.345 W 080° 40.157
17T E 528206 N 4433997
Historic sign on the east side of Wheeling, WV listing the the history of the National Pike that runs beside it.
Waymark Code: WM74ZG
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2009
Views: 12
Text from the sign:
"The National Pike, called the “Old Cumberland Road” , was started in 1811 and used to Wheeling in 1817 and by mail coaches from Washington by 1818. Most of it followed the Nemacolin Path and Braddock’s Road from Cumberland, Md."
Americana: Sign
Milestone / Marker: Historical Marker
Web Address: [Web Link]
Significant Interest: Not listed
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