Addison Township in Somerset County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Road
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
1. National Road Marker
Our first national road; fathered by Albert Gallatin. Begun in 1811 at Cumberland, Md.; completed to Wheeling in 1818. Toll road under State control, 1835-1905. Rebuilt, it is present U.S. Route 40.Erected 1948 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. (Marker Number 2.)
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 1811.
Location. 39° 43.338′ N, 79° 18.283′ W. Marker is near Addison, Pennsylvania, in Somerset County. It is in Addison Township. Marker is on National Pike (U.S. 40) west of the Maryland State line, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8358 National Pike, Addison PA 15411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pennsylvania (here, next to this marker); The State Line (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Bear Camp
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Also see . . . The Road That Built the Nation. Pennsylvania National Road Heritage Corridor website. (Submitted on May 14, 2006.)
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
2. Pennsylvania and National Road Markers
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 11, 2006
3. Historic National Road Sign
Wherever the original National Road diverges from Route 40 in Pennsylvania, these signs mark the original route.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,840 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2006, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.
