Derwent in Guernsey County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Eisenhower Interstate System

Photographed by Craig Doda, April 22, 2020

1. Eisenhower Interstate System Marker

Inscription. 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 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.

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. 39° 56.45′ N, 81° 31.933′ W.

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Marker is in Derwent, Ohio, in Guernsey County. It is on Interstate 77, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derwent OH 43733, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Eisenhower Interstate System (here, next to this marker); Wreck of the Shenandoah (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Wreck of the Shenandoah (approx. 2.4 miles away); Senecaville (approx. 3.8 miles away); Cambridge (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lore City (approx. 4.9 miles away); Lore City Honor Roll (approx. 5 miles away); Peacock Road (approx. 6.2 miles away).

Photographed by Richard Hawkins, July 31, 2026

2. Eisenhower Interstate System Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on February 7, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on February 5, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2. submitted on July 31, 2026, by Richard Hawkins of Phelan, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.