The Historic National Road
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Welcome to the National Road
The National road crosses six states from Baltimore, Maryland to East St. Louis,
Illinois. The road fulfilled the dreams of George Washington and Thomas
Jefferson to build an all-weather route across the Allegheny Mountains t…
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The Underground Railroad (UGRR) was neither underground nor a railroad, but a system of loosely connected safe havens where those escaping the brutal conditions of slavery were sheltered, fed, clothed, nursed, concealed, disguised, and instructed during the…
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The eastern portion of Franklin County began to be settled about 1812 when Ohio was still a vast forested wilderness. Transportation moved at a snail's pace over old Indian trails and natural waterways. 1n 1818 the National Road reached the Ohio River at Wh…
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The National Road was built through central Ohio in the 1830's.
Robert Brotherton of White Hall, England, purchased 156 acres
of land between Alum Creek and Big Walnut Creek in April 1838.
This rural property became the site of "Ye Olde Whitehall Ta…
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On the west bank of the Scioto River stands the former Central High School, now the core building of the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). The Plan of the City of Columbus, released in 1908, was developed to create a vision for the city in line with th…
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The Broad Street bridge is a significant part of the history of Columbus and the National Road. Until 1816, the only ways to cross the Scioto River were to ford the river during low water or to use the ferry. From 1816 to 1834 a series of wooden toll bridge…
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The Red Brick Tavern is a classic roadside inn and tavern from the heyday of the National Road.
Constructed between 1836 and 1837, it was in operation when the road was completed in front of the building. Brick used in the building was made from local clay…
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Originally known as "Phone Town", this community along the National Road was once a major telecommunications center in America. In 1893, the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) selected this site as the location for a repeater station …
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The National Road crosses six states from Baltimore, Maryland to East st. Louis, Illinois. the road fulfilled the dreams of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to build an all-weather route acros the Allegheny Mountains to connect the Eastern Seaboard wi…
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Construction of the National Road was approaching Preble County in 1830, and the coming of the Road spurred the economic interests of local residents. John Mumma, the county surveyor, decided to purchase 158 acres of farmland for $7,900. He platted the town…