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An Early Turnpike

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KY, USA

Category: Markers

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Mapping Kentucky History Bullitt County Markers

Marker reads, An Early Turnpike The Bardstown and Louisville Turnpike Co., chartered by KY, Legislature,1831, was capitalized at $130,000, increased to $200,000. Shares owned half by individuals, half by state. Turnpike completed July 1, 1838 at a cost of $203,598.Length of road 29 miles; width 60 feet cleared with 40 graded. Tolls collected during the year ending Oct.1841 amounted to $9,755.