Historical Marker

Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79

Origin of Federal Highway U.S. 79 - U.S. 79 begins in Russellville and runs 865 miles to Austin, TX. It was approved in 1837 by the Kentucky legislature & was needed for commerce and trade between Kentucky, Tennessee, and later Texas. U.S. 79 played a key role in early development of Western Kentucky. It joined the Fed. Hwy system via the Hwy. Act of 1935. LOGAN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. Dedicated October 9, 2019.