gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:trail
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gptkbp:completed
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1834
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:Vandalia,_Illinois
gptkb:Cumberland,_Maryland
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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1811
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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gptkb:the_United_States
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gptkbp:depicted_in
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gptkb:literature_and_art
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gptkbp:designated_as
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gptkb:scenic_byway
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gptkbp:encourages
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post offices
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gptkbp:features
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toll houses
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gptkbp:has_influence_on
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modern highway systems
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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facilitated westward expansion
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The National Road
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gptkbp:includes
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several historic landmarks
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gptkbp:influenced
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development of towns along its route
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gptkbp:is_a_destination_for
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history enthusiasts
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gptkbp:is_a_route_for
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road trips
scenic drives
motorcycle tours
military movements
bicyclists and hikers
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gptkbp:is_a_site_for
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community events
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gptkbp:is_a_vital_link_for
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the Pony Express
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gptkbp:is_associated_with
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the American frontier
the early 19th century
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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local festivals
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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historical documentaries
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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gptkb:state_highway
historic inns and taverns
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gptkbp:is_maintained_by
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various state and local agencies
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:mythological_figure
the American landscape
the National Road Heritage Corridor
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gptkbp:is_promoted_by
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trade and commerce
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by
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gptkb:the_National_Register_of_Historic_Places
state governments
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gptkbp:is_used_for
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transportation of goods
migration of settlers
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gptkbp:landmark
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along its route
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gptkbp:legacy
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early American infrastructure.
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gptkbp:length
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approximately 620 miles
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:passes_through
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several states
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gptkbp:previously_known_as
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the Cumberland Road
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gptkbp:receives_funding_from
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gptkb:government_agency
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gptkbp:related_model
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future road construction projects
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gptkbp:restoration
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for tourism purposes
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gptkbp:scenic_views
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gptkb:Appalachian_Mountains
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gptkbp:significance
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first major improved highway in the United States
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gptkbp:subject
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academic studies
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gptkbp:symbol
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American transportation history
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:state_highway
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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