Ohio archæological and historical quarterly (1887)
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society · Columbus : Published for the Society by A.H. Smythe · leaf 507
ive era. It helpedto create no free empire at its extremity, and they who tra-versed it in so much pride and power would find it to-day nothingbut a ponderous memorial of their vanity. The National Roadwas built by the people and for the people, and served well itshigh purpose. It became a highway… … A Suggestion of a Serious Purpose.^ BRIDGE ON THE NATIONAL ROAD IN OHto. The Old National Road. 495 necessary in a republic of united states. It was one of the greatstrands which bound the nation together in early days when therewas much to excite animosity and provoke disunion. It becamethe pride…
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