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Territorial Road (Michigan)
Road in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Territorial Road was the first main road through Michigan, from Detroit to Chicago, Illinois. In the 19th century, it led people from the Eastern United States through Michigan Territory.[2] It was also called the Chicago Road.[3]
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Length | 200 mi (320 km) |
Existed | 1830s–present |
Known for | populating Michigan Territory in the 19th century |
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"Chicago Road" redirects here. For the historic road farther south in Michigan, see Sauk Trail.
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