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» CaptainCivility - Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike & the Underground Railroad

William J. Switala lists the turnpike as an "avenue of escape" in his book "Underground Railroad in Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia."

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» Mary Rayme - Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike & the Underground Railroad

In response to Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike & the Underground Railroad posted by CaptainCivility:
Does he specifically state the Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike? There are several Turnpikes throughout the state, so I just want to make sure he cites the SPT? That would be great to have a real piece of evidence to what the old timers here still talk about. Thank you, for your input!

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In response to Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike & the Underground Railroad posted by MaryRayme:

Page 115 "Another link between Virginia and the Ohio River was the Stauton (sic) - Parkersburg Road. Completed in 1847, it was one of the first all-weather roads in the state." The source is noted as "Writer's Program, West Virginia ("West Virginia: A Guide to the Mountain State" - one of the WPA guides.)

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» Mary Rayme - Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike & the Underground Railroad

In response to Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike & the Underground Railroad posted by CaptainCivility:
Thank you for this. I have ordered this book for our Library so we have the source. You are indeed, quite civil. ;-)

Thank you for reading my column and for responding. It is most appreciated.

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