Transportation
37
The most heavily traveled road in Colonial America passed through here, linking areas from the Great Lakes to Augusta, GA. It was laid on ancient animal and Native American trading and warrior paths. Indian treaties among the governors of NY, PA, and VA and the 19 chiefs of the Iroquois League of Five Nations in 1685 and 1722 opened the Colonial Backcountry for peaceful settlement and colonization. In VA, the path passed Winchester, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Lexington, Fincastle, Big Lick, and Rockport as animals searched for salt.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Staunton, Virginia · United States
