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DRAGGED ROAD
DRAGGED ROAD. Dubuque motorists in March 1910 were thrilled to find that a "dragged road" known as the "river to river automobile route" would be established between Dubuque and Sioux City. This road would be similar to a road in the southern part of the state and would follow the path of the ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD.
In addition to the cities along the route that could offer car repairs, food, and lodging, the farmers looked upon the road as a great idea. It would "become a highway for travel during six to eight months in the year and give better facilities for getting their produce to market."
It was proposed that each county take up the work and map out a good east and west route across the country and then have the route systematically dragged. It was anticipated that "side route radiating from the main line will eventually follow."
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Source:
"Dubuque Autoists Are Enthusiastic," Telegraph Herald, March 23, 1910, p. 7