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The National Road in Pennsylvania serves as a rich tapestry of American history, tracing its origins from Native American trails to a vital military and expansion route. Built in the early 1800s, it became the first federally constructed road and is now recognized as a National Scenic Byway. The route features significant historical landmarks, including the site of George Washington's early military defeat, David Bradford's home from the Whiskey Rebellion, and the first cast-iron bridge in America. It showcases toll houses, coal mines, and memorials, encapsulating the region's diverse heritage.
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The National Road in Pennsylvania, Cassandra Vivian
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- Pubblicato
- 2003
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- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Cassandra Vivian
- Editore
- Arcadia Publishing (SC)
- Pubblicato
- 2003
- Formato
- In brossura
- Pagine
- 128
- ISBN13
- 9780738511665
- Tag
- Saggistica, Arte / Cultura, Storia, Mappe e viaggi, Geografia & Topografia, Pubblicazioni fotografiche
- Valutazione
- 4,2 su 5
- Descrizione
- The National Road in Pennsylvania serves as a rich tapestry of American history, tracing its origins from Native American trails to a vital military and expansion route. Built in the early 1800s, it became the first federally constructed road and is now recognized as a National Scenic Byway. The route features significant historical landmarks, including the site of George Washington's early military defeat, David Bradford's home from the Whiskey Rebellion, and the first cast-iron bridge in America. It showcases toll houses, coal mines, and memorials, encapsulating the region's diverse heritage.