The Egyptian Trail in Illinois: A History from Chicago to Cairo

by James R. Wright

Journey down one of the most important roadways in the annals of Illinois transportation history.

Stretching from Chicago to Cairo, the Egyptian Trail was one of the earliest "improved" roadways in Illinois. Dating to 1915, it was the longest road in the state, running four hundred miles through 20 counties and over 60 towns. The project was the brainchild of two Mattoon men, Dr. Iverson Lumpkin and Ernest B. Tucker, who realized the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467154806
• ISBN13: 9781467154802
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"