Historical perspectives: Chauncey Roses mythical bribe over route of Cumberland Road never occurred
Chauncey Rose's mythical bribe over route of Cumberland Road never occurred
| Description: |
This article debunks the myth that Chauncey Rose bribed someone in the federal government to make sure the National Road passed by his Prairie House hotel at 7th Street and Wabash Avenue. |
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| Origin: | 2012 |
| Created By: |
McCormick, Mike |
| Publisher: |
Terre Haute Tribune Star |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/vcpl/id/10470 |
| Collection: |
Vigo County Public Library |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
Copyright Undetermined |
| Subjects: |
Rose, Chauncey, 1794-1877 United States Highway 40 Transportation |
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