Addison in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Toll House

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

1. Toll House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

One of the six original toll houses on the Cumberland or National Road is on the hill opposite. Built after the road was turned over to the State in 1835 by the U.S. Restored and preserved by the D.A.R.

Erected 1947 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the The Historic National Road series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 39° 44.717′ N, 79° 19.875′ W. Marker is in Addison, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of National Pike (U.S. 40) and Main Street, on the left when traveling west on National Pike. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Addison PA 15411, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. The Old Petersburg Toll House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Great Crossings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Great War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bell and Cone (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Addison.

Regarding Toll House. Known as the Petersburg Toll House, it is 0.2 miles west of this marker on Main Street in Addison itself. The current US-40 bypasses the town.

Also see . . . Old Petersburg Toll House. Daughters of the American Revolution website entry (Submitted on February 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional commentary.
1. Rates of Toll on the Cumberland Road in Pennsylvania
(from the list of tolls posted at the toll house)
Every score of sheep, 6¢
Every score of Hogs, 6¢
Every score of Cattle, 12¢
Every Horse and Rider, 4¢

Every led or drove Horse, Mule or Ass, 3¢
Every sled or sleigh drawn by one horse or pair or oxen, 3¢
Every Dearborn, Sulky

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

2. Toll House Marker

Chair or Chaise with one horse, 6¢
Every horse in addition, 3¢

Every Chariot, Coach, Coachee, Stage Phaeton or Chaise with two horses and four wheels, 12¢
Every Horse in addition, 3¢

Every other carriage of pleasure by whatever name it may be called, the same according to the number of wheels and horses drawing the same.

Every cart or wagon whose wheels do not exceed three inches in breadth, drawn by one horse or pair of oxen, 4¢
Every Horse in addition, 3¢

Every cart or wagon whose wheels exceed three inches and does not exceed four inches in breadth, for every horse or pair of oxen drawing the same, 4¢

Every cart or wagon whose wheels exceed four inches and do not exceed six inches in breadth for every horse or pair of oxen drawing the same, 3¢

Every cart or wagon whose wheels exceed six inches and do not exceed eight inches in breadth, for every horse or pair of oxen drawing the same, 2¢

All Carts and wagons whose wheels exceed eight inches in breadth, FREE

Any person refusing or neglecting to pay the toll, the fine of, $3.00

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

3. The Petersburg Toll House
The tablet on the boulder next to the toll house is the Great Crossings marker.
— Submitted May 13, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

Rates of Toll image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

4. Rates of Toll

Petersburg Toll House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 22, 2007

5. Petersburg Toll House

Somerset County World War I Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

6. Somerset County World War I Memorial Marker

This marker is next to the toll house. It can be seen on the left in Photograph 3. It reads: 1917–1919. In honor of those of Somerset County who served their nation and the cause of world liberty in The Great War, and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Erected by Great Crossings Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. November 11, 1924.

1848 Addison Honor Roll – the World War II Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006

7. 1848 Addison Honor Roll – the World War II Monument

This monument is directly across the street from the toll house.

View west on the National Road from the Petersburg Toll House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, September 22, 2007

8. View west on the National Road from the Petersburg Toll House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,522 times since then and 308 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 13, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 5. submitted on March 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 6, 7. submitted on May 13, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 8. submitted on March 6, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio.