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Egyptian Trail in Illinois: A History from Chicago to Cairo

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Journey down one of the most important roadways in the annals of Illinois transportation history.Stretching from Chicago to Cairo, the Egyptian Trail was one of the earliest "improved" roadways in Illinois. Dating to 1915, it was the longest road in the state, running four hundred miles through 20 counties and over 60 towns. The project was the brainchild of two Mattoon men, Dr. Iverson Lumpkin and Ernest B. Tucker, who realized the southern reaches of the state should be linked with Chicago along the same path as the Illinois Central Railroad. Though long forgotten today, the trail also served as the basic template for the route of Interstate 57. Author James R. Wright takes a road trip through the fascinating heritage of the Egyptian Trail.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781540257697
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 146
  • Udgivet:
  • 7. august 2023
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x10x229 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 367 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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Journey down one of the most important roadways in the annals of Illinois transportation history.Stretching from Chicago to Cairo, the Egyptian Trail was one of the earliest "improved" roadways in Illinois. Dating to 1915, it was the longest road in the state, running four hundred miles through 20 counties and over 60 towns. The project was the brainchild of two Mattoon men, Dr. Iverson Lumpkin and Ernest B. Tucker, who realized the southern reaches of the state should be linked with Chicago along the same path as the Illinois Central Railroad. Though long forgotten today, the trail also served as the basic template for the route of Interstate 57. Author James R. Wright takes a road trip through the fascinating heritage of the Egyptian Trail.

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