America’s First Highway: Journey the National Road

#transportation #stunningview #transportation | #nationalroad | #cumberlandroad The Cumberland Road, also known as the National Road, holds the title of America’s first federally funded highway. Stretching from Cumberland, Maryland, to Vandalia, Illinois, this 600+ mile route laid the foundation for U.S. westward expansion and the nation's modern transportation system. Why It’s Worth Exploring: Built in the early 1800s to connect the East to the western frontier Passes through Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois Key stops include Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Zanesville Y-Bridge, and Historic National Road Museum Roadside towns like Cumberland and Zanesville still echo 19th-century charm Driving this route is like traveling through a living timeline, where every mile tells a story of progress, determination, and connection. Where America paved its path to the West—one stone at a time. #cumberlandroad #earlyamerica #westwardexpansion #historichighway #nationalheritagetrail