Dixie Highway in Indiana
In 1914, American entrepreneur and promotional genius Carl G. Fisher knew the time was right to promote the second transcontinental auto highway.
Following the success of the Lincoln Highway, the Dixie Highway pushed the development of commerce and tourism for the southern states. The Dixie Highway system grew to include routes from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Chicago to Miami Beach. In Indiana, the Dixie Highway became parts of Indiana 933, US 31, Indiana 25, Indiana 29, US 421, Indiana 37, and US 150. The dogleg from Chicago to Indiana became part of US 136. Enjoy the rich history of Indiana’s Dixie Highway in this collection of 15 historic black-and-white postcards.
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In 1914, American entrepreneur and promotional genius Carl G. Fisher knew the time was right to promote the second transcontinental auto highway.
Following the success of the Lincoln Highway, the Dixie Highway pushed the development of commerce and tourism for the southern states. The Dixie Highway system grew to include routes from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and Chicago to Miami Beach. In Indiana, the Dixie Highway became parts of Indiana 933, US 31, Indiana 25, Indiana 29, US 421, Indiana 37, and US 150. The dogleg from Chicago to Indiana became part of US 136. Enjoy the rich history of Indiana’s Dixie Highway in this collection of 15 historic black-and-white postcards.
