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The town that marked the end of the National Road in 1838 was Vandalia, Illinois. Vandalia served as the temporary capital of Illinois and was significant in the westward expansion of the United States. The National Road, also known as the Cumberland Road, was the first major improved highway in the U.S. and facilitated transportation and commerce.

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Where did the term Dead End come from?

Only the roads leading from one town to the next were well traveled or maintained. So passing through a town a stranger could simply stay on the best road and know he was headed for the next town. The exceptions were at crossroad towns or the well maintained road to the church ending in the burial yard. A nice road that went nowhere ended at the DEAD, end of the road.


Who would a citizen contact about a problem with the city roads?

Generally speaking a citizen who sees a road problem in their town or city should contact the mayor's office and have the complaint or suggestion passed on to the proper place in city government that handles road problems. In some instances a problem road belongs to a county in which the town is located. The complaint or suggestion should go the county's road department. If the road is a state highway, then the state's highway commission or other state office can be contacted.


What is the difference between national government and local government?

A national government governs a whole country. Local government is just responsible for a part of a country, like a town council or a regional council. They do not have as much power as the government and only deal with issues within their particular regions.


Which historical event occurred almost a century after Massachusetts established the first town government in 1633?

Almost a century after Massachusetts established the first town government in 1633, the American Revolution began in 1775. This pivotal event marked the colonies' struggle for independence from British rule, leading to the establishment of the United States. The Revolution fundamentally altered the political landscape and set the stage for democratic governance in the newly formed nation.


What town did Cornwallis retreat to?

york town

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How do you convert private road to town road?

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What has the author Lee Burns written?

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Where is the Biscayne National Park located?

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What town is cantonment road in?

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