Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79
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Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79 -
U.S. 79 begins in Russellville and
runs 865 miles to Austin, TX. It
was approved in 1837 by the
Kentucky legislature & was needed
for commerce and trade between
Kentucky, Tennessee, and later
Texas. U.S. 79 played a key role
in early development of Western
Kentucky. It joined the Fed. Hwy
system via the Hwy. Act of 1935.
LOGAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Dedicated October 9, 2019.
Location
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