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Historic National Road - Ohio
State: Ohio
Length: 227.9 mi / 366.7 km
Time to Allow: Allow around 4 days to enjoy the byway or 1.5 days to drive the byway.
The Historic National Road was the nation's first federally funded interstate highway. It opened the nation to the west and became a corridor for the movement of goods and people. Today, visitors experience a physical timeline, including classic inns, tollhouses, diners and motels that trace 200 years of American history.
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Ohio's Historic National Road: A 200-Year Legacy
Sep 16, 2009
Known as the road that built the nation, the Historic National Road was commissioned by Congress in 1806 and ultimately ran through six states, from Baltimore, Maryland, to Vandalia, Illinois. Visitors to the Ohio segment of the National Road can see the evolution of transportation in the U.S. from stagecoach to railroad, automobile, and even airplane.
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1-Day Trip: Historic National Road - Western Ohio
(Ohio)Travel through four different parks and explore historic homes.
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1-Day Trip: Historic National Road - Middle Ohio
(Ohio)Visit natures best as you drive though parks and walk through an arboretum. Man made wonders can be found right along with the natural. You will...
Local Information
Ohio National Road Association
937-324-7752
- North Country National Scenic Trail:
- Learn more about the North Country National Scenic Trail from the National Park Service.
- Ohio Byway Program - Historic National Road :
- Visit this site for photos and information on points of interest along the Byway.
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