America's First Interstate

In "America’s First Interstate," Roger Pickenpaugh explores the National Road, the first major highway built by the federal government in the United States, connecting the Potomac and Ohio Rivers. Drawing on meticulous archival research and lesser-known documents, the audiobook chronicles the road's promotion, construction, and use amidst the backdrop of westward expansion, stagecoach travel, and political shifts. Pickenpaugh also examines the road's transition to state control and its evolution through the advent of railroads and automobiles, providing a rich historical context for scholars and enthusiasts alike.