Murals on the Indiana National Road

Murals on the Indiana National Road

By Patrick F. Chase Author of Jonathan Knight – Pathfinder of American Roads In the 1930’s and 40’s over 37 murals were painted on the walls of Indiana post offices. The project was funded by the New Deal. As new post offices were being built there was a...
The Old National Road Inn

The Old National Road Inn

By Steven R. Barnett Marion County Historian, Indiana Historical Society/Indiana Historical Bureau Executive Director, Irvington Historical Society Today’s weary highway traveler has a choice of at least a couple or more lodgings near the off ramp. However, that was...
George’s Greenfield Barbershop

George’s Greenfield Barbershop

Gooding Tavern, circa 1900. Southwest corner of State Road 9 and US 40 (Historic National Road). George Knox’s Barbershop was located here. After the war, George was looking for a place to settle down and call home. Despite growing up in the South, he found...
Cambridge City

Cambridge City

Sam Hoshour’s store located in Cambridge City, circa 1880s. Cambridge City, Indiana was founded on the National Road in 1836, but in 1846, everyone was focused on the newest transportation system that had just arrived in town. This innovation was already...
Indiana’s City of Brotherly Love

Indiana’s City of Brotherly Love

If you’ve ever traveled the National Road from Greenfield to Indianapolis, perhaps you’ve noticed a sign or two marking the community of “Philadelphia.” Drive 9 minutes east of Cumberland or 6 minutes west of Greenfield and you’ll pass through Philadelphia. This small...
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