CUMBERLAND ROAD

Interstate 70 Rest Area-Westbound
Route 3
Marshall, IL 62441

HISTORY

In the early 1800's, settlers moving west of the Ohio River wanted the region to grow and expressed the need for a better road from eastern part of the United States. Starting in 1827, the first national highway was constructed from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois. Later designated as U.S. 40, this highway was also known as the National Road, National Pike, and Cumberland road. The influence of the Cumberland name extends as far west as Cumberland County, Illinois, which is located only 25 miles from U.S. 40 parallels I-70.

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