expos1225 t1_j9feqza wrote on February 21, 2023 at 3:10 PM Reply to TIL of Macadam roads. These roads were convex, raised a few inches, and made of layered crushed rock; they were state-of-the-art for the 19th century. The rise of automobiles led to the dust issues that were solved by binding the roads with tar, leading to the invention of tarmac. by jamescookenotthatone Macadamized roads, especially in Maryland and Pennsylvania, really helped to facilitate fast troop/supply movement during the Civil War. Although I’ve read the road surface wasn’t comfortable on soldiers feet on long marches Permalink 9
expos1225 t1_j9feqza wrote
Reply to TIL of Macadam roads. These roads were convex, raised a few inches, and made of layered crushed rock; they were state-of-the-art for the 19th century. The rise of automobiles led to the dust issues that were solved by binding the roads with tar, leading to the invention of tarmac. by jamescookenotthatone
Macadamized roads, especially in Maryland and Pennsylvania, really helped to facilitate fast troop/supply movement during the Civil War. Although I’ve read the road surface wasn’t comfortable on soldiers feet on long marches