National Road Historical Marker - Washington, PA
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uccacher
N 40° 08.999 W 080° 19.682
17T E 557233 N 4444620
Pennsylvania Historical Marker located west of Washington, PA.
Waymark Code: WMCAH6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2011
Views: 4
This Pennsylvania Historical marker is located on US 40 and highlights the early history of the National Road.
The text of the marker reads:
Our first national road; fathered by Albert Gallatin. Begun in 1811 at Cumberland, Md.; completed to Wheeling in 1818. Toll road under State control, 1835-1905. Rebuilt, it is present U. S. Route 40.
Americana: Sign
Significant Interest: Road Sign
Milestone / Marker: Historical Marker
Web Address: Not listed
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