National Register of Historic Places

Louisville-Nashville Turnpike Segment

Ft. Knox, Hardin County, Kentucky
Listed
July 30, 1996
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000790

About this property

The Louisville and Nashville Turnpike was a toll road that ran from Louisville, Kentucky to Nashville, Tennessee during the 19th century. From Louisville, one route now designated US 31W ran through Elizabethtown, Munfordville, Glasgow Junction (now Park City), Bowling Green, and Franklin before crossing into Tennessee. In Tennessee, the route would continue through Portland, Cross Plains, Millersville and Goodlettsville before going into Nashville. The other route ran through Bardstown, Buffalo, Glasgow, and Scottsville and is currently named US 31E. The name survives in abbreviated form along routes including Kentucky State Routes 335 and 470. US 31W is usually named for the Dixie Highway which succeeded the Turnpike.

Location

Ft. Knox, Hardin County, Kentucky
37.95978, -85.95749

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

Morgan's Raid — Lovett's Ford Crossing
1863Civil War
11.2 mi
Morgan's Great Raid – Brandenburg, Kentucky Crossing
1863Civil War
11.5 mi

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When was Louisville-Nashville Turnpike Segment listed on the National Register?

Louisville-Nashville Turnpike Segment was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Louisville-Nashville Turnpike Segment?

Louisville-Nashville Turnpike Segment is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Louisville-Nashville Turnpike Segment is recorded as the industrial era.

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