Questions & Answers

In the early 1700’s.

2. Did you know?

Lancaster was the U.S. Capitol for a day in September 1777.

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In order to move a lot of goods to market, Lancaster farmers developed a vehicle known as the Conestoga Wagon.

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As more wagons crowded the roadway, the King’s Highway earned the name "Old Conestoga Road."

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The earliest roads often followed what were once animal trails. These trails were used by native Americans and then later by European settlers.

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Early highway signs were painted colored bands on telephone poles.

7. How many covered wooden bridges are there in Lancaster County?

30.

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In 1792, a new road was built to help with the increasing wagon traffic called the Philadelphia–Lancaster Turnpike. It linked the country’s most important agricultural area to one of its most important seaports.

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The Philadelphia–Lancaster Turnpike was 62 miles through what is now considered the cultural "hearth" of Pennsylvania.

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By 1742, Lancaster was the largest inland community in the British North American colonies.

11. Did you know?

Lancaster City was originally known as a small village called "Hickory Town" for the "Hickory Tree Tavern", which stood at its core.

12. What is Route 30 also known as through Pennsylvania?

The Lincoln Highway.

13. What was the Lincoln Highway?

The first improved highway across the county. It was 3400 miles long from New York City to San Francisco.

14. Did you know?

When the Lincoln Highway was built in the early 1900’s, most of the roads in the U.S. were just dirt (and sometimes mud)!

15. Who was the Lincoln Highway named after?

Abraham Lincoln – as a tribute to the former president

16. When the Lincoln Highway was founded by Carl Fisher what was he known for?

He built the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

17. Which president was among Lancaster County’s most famous residents?

President James Buchanan.

18. Did you know?

Population in the county increased from 1980 to 2000 by 30%, but that registered vehicles increased by 54% and the number of miles traveled on a daily basis increased by 62%.

19. How many businesses are located in Lancaster County?

Over 10,000.

20. What is the Route 30 Corridor Improvement Study?

A study to improve driving conditions on Route 30 through eastern Lancaster County while best protecting its historic natural resources.

21. What is an Environmental Impact Study?

A report that presents the need for a project, reasonable alternatives, environmental impacts and protective measures that can be taken.

22. Why do so many trucks travel on Route 30?

The many farms and businesses in the county use trucks to deliver goods.

23. Why does Route 30 need to be improved?

So many cars and trucks use the road that accidents and traffic jams result.

24. Did you know?

All of you can help to decide the type of transportation improvements needed in the area.