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During the mid-1850s, business on the toll-based road provided as much as $ 27,419.77 income in one year, but by the turn of the decade income no longer met maintenance costs and the road was unprofitable. However, the 129 mile long plank road opened up central North
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markets and economic opportunities. But during the Civil War, the roads were not maintained and fell apart. The roadbeds continued to be used, even with a rough top, and the roadbeds were the basis for later transportation development.
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