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Artist: Scott Lindley
Mural Location: Clark County Genealogical Library (521 Locust St.) Hidden Item: Silhouette of 4 people |
National Road Mural
Artist: Scott Lindley.
The Stone Arch Bridge was constructed in 1831 with no mortar and is still used daily as the National Road runs over the bridge. The bridge is located on Archer Avenue (National Road) at the West edge of town. The Historic National Road also known as the "Road That Built the Nation", was created in 1806 by legislation signed by President Thomas Jefferson. Sometimes called "The Cumberland Road" and "The Old Pike", it was the only road completely built with federal funds.
Today, the Illinois National Road stretches 164 miles from Marshall to East St. Louis and is mirrored by U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70. Visitors can see where Lincoln’s political career began, marvel at a giant catsup bottle, and enjoy the food, festivals, and fun that make the Historic National Road a relaxed journey through Americana.
Mural Location: Clark County Genealogical Library (521 Locust St.)
Hidden Item: Silhouette of 4 people
The Stone Arch Bridge was constructed in 1831 with no mortar and is still used daily as the National Road runs over the bridge. The bridge is located on Archer Avenue (National Road) at the West edge of town. The Historic National Road also known as the "Road That Built the Nation", was created in 1806 by legislation signed by President Thomas Jefferson. Sometimes called "The Cumberland Road" and "The Old Pike", it was the only road completely built with federal funds.
Today, the Illinois National Road stretches 164 miles from Marshall to East St. Louis and is mirrored by U.S. Route 40 and Interstate 70. Visitors can see where Lincoln’s political career began, marvel at a giant catsup bottle, and enjoy the food, festivals, and fun that make the Historic National Road a relaxed journey through Americana.
Mural Location: Clark County Genealogical Library (521 Locust St.)
Hidden Item: Silhouette of 4 people