The National Road in Maryland (Images of America Series)

The National Road in Maryland (Images of America Series)

by Robert P. Savitt
The National Road in Maryland (Images of America Series)

The National Road in Maryland (Images of America Series)

by Robert P. Savitt

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Overview


The 200-year-old National Road is often referred to as "The Main Street of America." It was the nation's first federally funded highway and eventually passed through more than 25 cities and towns in Maryland. The 33-mile Maryland portion of the original road was linked with privately constructed turnpikes to extend it to 170 miles in the state. In its early days, the National Road thrived as it helped to open the American West to settlement and commerce. With the rise of railroad transportation in the 1850s, the turnpike became almost obsolete and deteriorated significantly. But the road was rescued in the early 1900s as the increasing popularity of automobile travel led to its revival. In recent years, some of the original structures along the road have been restored, including restaurants, inns, and other commercial establishments. Hostelries and eateries such as the Casselman Inn in Grantsville, the South Mountain Inn between Middletown and Boonsboro, and the Vintage restaurant in New Market draw on their links to the old National Road to attract travelers. Through exhibits and lectures, local civic groups and historical societies continue to memorialize and celebrate the rich history of America's main street--the National Road.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781467103855
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date: 11/11/2019
Series: Images of America Series
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 1,082,881
Product dimensions: 6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author


Robert P. Savitt lectures and writes on a variety of historical subjects. He holds a doctoral degree from Georgetown University, has served in the Departments of Defense and State, and was legislative director for a US senator. Savitt has authored two previous Arcadia titles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6

Introduction 7

1 In the Beginning: A Bit of History 9

2 Mostly Lowlands: Baltimore to Frederick 23

3 The Initial Ascents: Frederick to Hagerstown 37

4 The Roller Coaster: Hagerstown to Cumberland 61

5 You Must Go Over, You Cannot Go Around: Cumberland to the Mason-Dixon Line 87

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