Near Belmont in Belmont County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
"Father of the Interstate Highway System"
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 9, 2021
1. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Marker
In August 1973, the U.S. Congress designated a cross-country stretch of Interstate as the "Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway,” in tribute to President Eisenhower's early recognition of the need for a national network of highways to enhance the mobility of a growing nation. His dream originated in 1919 on an Army convoy from Washington, D.C., to San Francisco, California, a journey that took 62 days.
On June 29, 1956, President Eisenhower signed the historic legislation that created the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways and the Federal Highway Trust Fund, the pay-as-you-go mechanism through which U.S. motorists have funded the construction and upkeep of the U.S. highway system.
Today that system stands as a monument to Eisenhower's vision as a young Army officer-a legacy of safety and mobility that has brought all Americans closer together.
Erected by American Traffic Safety Services Assoc. & The Road Information Program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1956.
Location. 40° 3.883′ N, 81° 0.7′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mile Marker (here, next to this marker); Welcome to the National Road (here, next to this marker); State of Ohio (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mile Marker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Morristown (approx. 2.7 miles away); Harley E. Warrick (approx. 3.1 miles away); St. Clairsville (approx. 5.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belmont.
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 21, 2019
2. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 9, 2021
3. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, December 21, 2019
4. The Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 504 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on February 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on August 30, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on February 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
