The Yellowstone Trail

Having lived in Illinois my entire life, I was confident that I knew about this "ancient road" that runs through our state, but I was wrong. Both roads that I guessed as being the oldest in Illinois were very wrong.

Looking at the current condition of many Illinois roads and highways, it might seem like any of them could qualify as being the oldest highway in America, but giant potholes and cracks don't always mean the road is old, as all Illinois residents know.

Looking at the current condition of many Illinois roads and highways, it might seem like any of them could qualify as being the oldest highway in America, but giant potholes and cracks don't always mean the road is old, as all Illinois residents know.