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jan 1, 1795 - Lancaster Turnpike is first used

Description:

The Lancaster Turnpike connected two Pennsylvania cities, Philadelphia and Lancaster. Its significance was that it was the first planned and engineered road in the country. Drivers had to pay a toll to use it.

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Date:

jan 1, 1795
Now
~ 231 years ago