Historic National Road - West Virginia
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  • Historic National Road - West Virginia

    Historic National Road - West Virginia

    Published on Jul 1, 2005

    Our nation forever changed due to what originated along this old, 16-mile stretch now called the Historic National Road. In 1863, West Virginia developed into a new state - the only state to successfully break off from another. At Mt. Wood Overlook, the highest point along the route, let your eyes sweep over views both east and west of the route, or walk through historic districts and see how life was a century ago.

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  • A Tour of the West Virginia Historic National Road

    1-Day Trip: A Tour of the West Virginia Historic National Road
    (West Virginia)

    Travelers on the Historic National Road in West Virginia will experience a journey rich with historical highlights and beautiful surroundings. The byway has seen many of the events that have shaped our country, from the debates and skirmishes of the Civil War to the...

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