Kentucky Highways: History of the Old and New Systems (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
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Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of road building in Kentucky, a state that has long been known for its ambitious infrastructure projects. The author, a member of the National Advisory Committee on Roads, delves into the origins of the state's road system, tracing its evolution from simple paths carved through the wilderness to sophisticated macadamized highways. The book explores the various approaches to road construction, from the labor-intensive methods of the early 19th century to the more organized and efficient turnpike systems that emerged later. The author meticulously documents the evolution of legislation and public policy that shaped the development of Kentucky's roads, highlighting the crucial role played by state and county funding as well as the influence of prominent figures like Henry Clay. Beyond a historical account, the book also examines the technical aspects of road construction, providing detailed descriptions of the macadam and telford systems, along with specifications for grading, draining, and paving. It delves into the challenges faced by road builders, including the use of convict labor, and discusses the importance of skilled engineers in ensuring the quality and longevity of road infrastructure. The book concludes with a series of practical recommendations for modern road maintenance and construction, drawing upon the lessons learned from the state's rich history of road building. This book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the history of infrastructure development in the United States and provides a unique perspective on the evolution of road building practices. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Kentucky Highways: History of the Old and New Systems (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- M. H. Crump
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1528026187
- ISBN 13
- 9781528026185
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As early as 1779 the State of Virginia appointed commissioners to construct a road over the Cumberland Mountains to the Open country in Kentucky, and to cause such road to be opened with all convenient dispatch, and cleared in such a manner as to give passage to travelers with pack horses. These commissioners were authorized to call on the local county authorities for guards to protect workmen from Indians.
In 1785 commissioners were appointed to open a wagon road from the head of James River, in Virginia, by way of Kanawha Falls, to Lexington.
Kentucky became a State June 1, 1792, and passed its first road law February alaw very similar to that of Virginia, which was, in turn, an adoption of the English road law that has prevailed for ages. Under its provisions applications were made to the county court to Open a road to the court-house, to a public warehouse, landing, ferry, mill, coal or iron works, the seat of government, and a few other places. Thereupon three or more suitable persons, termed viewers, were appointed, who examined the route and reported on the same, as to comparative advantages and disadvantages. Summonses were then issued to the owners of lands through which it passed and, if any owner so desired, a writ of adquod damnum should issue. When twelve freeholders are impaneled, who are not related to either party, they meet on the ground in dispute, and while there, on pain of being dis charged from inquest and immediately imprisoned by the sheriff, take nothing either of meat or drink from any person whatever, from the time they shall come to said place until the inquest is sealed. Thus the damages are fixed which the county court levies on the county.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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