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Pennsylvania's Historic National Road or US 40 runs from Maryland to Illinois and was the first federally funded road in the country. The history and natural beauty of the area the road passes through, which takes two hours to complete, create a spectacularly scenic and fascinating journey. As it cuts across the southwest end of Pennsylvania, the Historic National Road passes through the sites of some the most important historic events in U.S. history.
It is the birthplace of the French & Indian War – the war that sparked America’s fight for independence. It is the site of the Whiskey Rebellion, which first tested the federal authority of the United States. It is also the site where the U.S. Constitution was first challenged. The 90-mile corridor was the site of America’s most important political events, and has been the stage for the country’s many influential social, cultural and industrial revolutions.
Pennsylvania's Historic National Road, 65 W Main St Fl 2, Uniontown, PA 15401-3325
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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