Tollgate
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N 39° 16.142 W 080° 54.968
17S E 507234 N 4346635
Historical Marker about a toll gate and the Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington. The marker is located along U.S. Highway 50, 4 miles east of Pennsboro, West Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM9P58
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member flyingmoose
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This historical Marker about a toll gate and the Northwestern Turnpike, a favorite project of George Washington, is located along U.S. Highway 50, 4 miles east of Pennsboro, West Virginia. Here is the marker text:

TOLLGATE

The Northwestern Turnpike,
a favorite project of George
Washington, opened in 1838.
Such highways were called
"turnpikes" from the gates at
which tolls were collected.
This town is named for the
toll gate which stood here.

WEST VIRGINIA ARCHIVES & HISTORY, 2009

Enjoy your visit of Toll Gate.
Marker Title: Tollgate

Marker Location: Toll Gate, West Virginia (along U.S. Highway 50)

County or Independent City: Ritchie County

Marker Number: Not listed

Web Site: Not listed

Marker Program Sponsor: Not listed
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