Travel along the Lincoln Highway, America's first transcontinental road. Back in 1913 there were virtually no paved roads outside a city limit, and automobiles were only good for a short drive in town. There were no gas stations or repair shops. They reasoned that if a paved road were to be built connecting the Atlantic to the Pacific, other communities would connect, and soon a national network would be built, making automobile travel practical. The road dedicated to Abraham Lincoln began September 14, 1913 with this route from Times Square in New York, and ended 3,389 miles westward in Lincoln Park, San Francisco. The Lincoln Highway route in Ohio passed through Northern Ohio from East Liverpool to Van Wert. It ceased operations in 1928. At that time, 2500 concrete posts marked the road. Some of these can still be seen today. Discover buildings that were once thriving businesses and look for remnants of old-style motor hotels, drive-in restaurants, or filling stations. Enjoy visiting America’s past!
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