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A stopping place on the National Road
Currently on display
Not a part of the official Smithsonian Collection
The National Road, initially funded by the federal government, stretched from Cumberland, Maryland, to Columbus, Ohio, by 1833. |
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drawing
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Credit: | Courtesy of the Maryland Historical Society |
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History |
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In the early 19th century, most roads were dreadful. They served local needs, allowing farmers to get produce to market. Still, a few major roads served as important transportation links.
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