{"title":"National Road Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown today as US Route 40, the Cumberland Road, or National Road runs from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois. You can visit stone bridges, toll houses and mile markers along the way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"national-road-mile-marker","title":"National Road Mile Marker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe National Road, aka the Cumberland Road was built between 1811 and 1837 from Cumberland, MD to Vandalia, IL connecting the Potomac and Ohio Rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 620-mile road was the first federally funded road in the USA and was a main path for thousands of settlers travelling West. Large portions of this road were incorporated into Interstate US Route 40 in the 1920s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find these historic mile markers on the north side of the road marking the miles a traveler is from Cumberland, Maryland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe handcraft this mile marker in 3\/4\" thick wood in our small Ohio workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook carefully and you'll see our black cat mascot, Casper, lounging at the base of the post.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat's Meow Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49197952631027,"sku":"RA1631","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9743\/4099\/files\/ra1631.png?v=1780501218"},{"product_id":"casselman-bridge-national-road-grantsville-md","title":"Casselman Bridge, National Road, Grantsville, MD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 80-ft Casselman Bridge located in Grantsville, MD, was the largest stone arch bridge in the US when it was constructed on the Historic National Road, aka Cumberland Road in 1813.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was continuously used from 1813 to 1933.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe handcraft this historic replica in 3\/4\" thick wood with a short story on the back...in our Wooster, Ohio workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook closely, and you'll find Casper, our black cat mascot, catching some sunshine on the bridge ledge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat's Meow Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49197955383539,"sku":"R1974","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9743\/4099\/files\/r1974_0.png?v=1780501598"},{"product_id":"searights-tollhouse-national-road-series-pennslyvania","title":"Searight's Tollhouse, National Road Series, Pennslyvania","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated about 6 miles from Uniontown, this toll house was built in 1835.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis keepsake is hand-crafted from ¾” thick wood with a detailed front design and a short description on the back. You can set it neatly on a shelf, desk or narrow ledge such as window, door trim, or wainscoting. Group it with other Cat’s Meows to create your own memory of the special places you have visited. Look for Casper, our mascot black cat, taking up residence within the design. This is the sign of an authentic Cat’s Meow!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cat's Meow Village","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49201169432819,"sku":"CSTM22348","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9743\/4099\/files\/cstm22348f.png?v=1780582622"},{"product_id":"addison-petersburg-tollhouse-national-road-series-pennsylvania","title":"Addison\/Petersburg Tollhouse, National Road Series, Pennsylvania","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuilt in 1835 to collect tolls in Pennsylvania. It is now restored and located on Main Street in Addison. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ¾\" thick wooden replica is handcrafted in the U.S. to reflect its historical features. It can set neatly on a shelf, wainscoting, or window\/door trim to remind you of a special place you've visited or dream of visiting someday.  A  description is written on the back. Look for Casper, our mascot black cat, taking up residence within the design. 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Gallatin's accomplishments and contributions are highlighted at Friendship Hill, his restored country estate in Point Marion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis keepsake is hand-crafted from ¾” thick wood with a detailed front design and a short description on the back. You can set it neatly on a shelf, desk or narrow ledge such as window, door trim, or wainscoting. Group it with other Cat’s Meows to create your own memory of the special places you have visited. Look for Casper, our mascot black cat, taking up residence within the design. 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