Franklinton

The National Road in Franklinton

THE NATIONAL ROAD

The National Road corridor mirrors the larger history of the beginning and evolution of road transportation in the Country. Native American, European, and American cultures have used the corridor for transportation for more that 250 years. Development in the corridor has grown in sophistication from foot trails and pack roads to the creation of the inter-state highway system.


Located on West Broad Street, within the boundaries of Franklinton is the stone pillar marker that was set directly into ground, with engraved directions for travelers, N- Wheeling 128, E- unreadable writing, S- Cumberland.


The stone pillar stands on the North side of West Broad Street (US 40), on the South West corner of 882 W. Broad Street.