The National Road

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:trail
gptkbp:completed 1834
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Vandalia,_Illinois
gptkb:Cumberland,_Maryland
gptkbp:constructed_in 1811
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:the_United_States
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:literature_and_art
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:scenic_byway
gptkbp:encourages post offices
gptkbp:features toll houses
gptkbp:has_influence_on modern highway systems
gptkbp:historical_significance facilitated westward expansion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The National Road
gptkbp:includes several historic landmarks
gptkbp:influenced development of towns along its route
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for history enthusiasts
gptkbp:is_a_route_for road trips
scenic drives
motorcycle tours
military movements
bicyclists and hikers
gptkbp:is_a_site_for community events
gptkbp:is_a_vital_link_for the Pony Express
gptkbp:is_associated_with the American frontier
the early 19th century
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in local festivals
gptkbp:is_featured_in historical documentaries
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:state_highway
historic inns and taverns
gptkbp:is_maintained_by various state and local agencies
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:mythological_figure
the American landscape
the National Road Heritage Corridor
gptkbp:is_promoted_by trade and commerce
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:the_National_Register_of_Historic_Places
state governments
gptkbp:is_used_for transportation of goods
migration of settlers
gptkbp:landmark along its route
gptkbp:legacy early American infrastructure.
gptkbp:length approximately 620 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:passes_through several states
gptkbp:previously_known_as the Cumberland Road
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:related_model future road construction projects
gptkbp:restoration for tourism purposes
gptkbp:scenic_views gptkb:Appalachian_Mountains
gptkbp:significance first major improved highway in the United States
gptkbp:subject academic studies
gptkbp:symbol American transportation history
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:state_highway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3