Historian talks reviving Jefferson Highway in Muskogee

T.R.U.S.T.
Jul 30, 2024
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By: Isabel Flores Jul 31, 2024

MUSCOGEE, Okla. — The Jefferson Highway is one of America's oldest highways, built in 1915.

It stretches from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans.

The auto trail helped to revolutionize the area around it, promoting faster travel and even commerce.

As technology and transportation developed, the highway became overshadowed by other advancements in the country.

However, Roger Bell is making it his mission to remind others about this significant landmark.

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