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History of the Roads of Maryland by Chairman Zouce
A summary of Maryland turnpikes from colonial pikes to the National Road. The piece traces early toll gates and private turnpike companies forming spokes from Baltimore, notably the Frederick Pike, the Cumberland Turnpike road, and the nation’s first government built highway. It highlights rail and railroading's rise ending the era, with vivid scenes of stage coaches, wagoners, taverns, and the shift from road to railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore City
Washington
Fraiderick
Belsterntown Falls
York
Belair
Havre
Grace
Union
Baltimore
Hageetstown
Conococheague
Far West
Western Counties
Cumberland Turnpike Road
Hancock
Cumberland
Cumberlaut
United States
Cumberland West
Congress
Thomas Jefferson
Alldis
Jie
Allegheny Mountains
Pays¢Hus Road
Hino
Tao
Divi
Alon
Rome
Great Plains
West
Great West
Baltimore and Ohio
Hanscock
Ingiself
Nahum