The Cumberland Road, also known as the National Road, was significant as the first federally funded highway in the United States, facilitating westward expansion in the early 19th century. It connected the eastern states to the frontier regions, promoting trade and migration. The road played a crucial role in the economic development of the Midwest and helped establish a network of roads that would enhance national unity and accessibility. Its construction marked a key moment in U.S. transportation history, influencing future infrastructure projects.
It was the first road made by the government.
The Church on Cumberland Road was created in 1988.
the National road is also known as the cumberland road .
the Wilderness road was built through the Cumberland gap
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The Cumberland Road is a mighty fine road, a mighty fine road indeed.
The Cumberland Road and the Erie Canal where the first methods of transportation. As you can see obviously the Cumberland is a road and the Erie Canal is a canal. They were both also originally built by the government.
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