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National Road and Pike history notes and toll legacy
A historical overview recounts the National Road and the old Pike across Ohio and Indiana, describing early freight and stagecoach traffic, relay horse stations, toll systems, and the shift to steam rail by 1852. It notes toll houses, taverns, mile posts, and preservation in Clark County Illinois with reflections on modern restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Clarkands
Clark
Illinois
Antuin
Gale
Arthur-Boormad
Clark” County
Davison
Egan
Hulbeits
Ysmonumien
Tesoldsstone
Ohio
Indiana
Twain
Wheeling
Bridgeport
Acbridge
Washington
St. Louis
TysBotBearght
Great Western
Columbus
Cumberland
Ines
Richmond
Cincinnati
Déngre
Tobbers
Alleghene
Congress
Syateum
Monroe
Tom
Damides
Toll
Sina
Soenome Ebetsons
Pauling
Coalfa