Few People Know Wisconsin Was Home To The First Highway Signs In America
By Ben Jones|Published February 27, 2024
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Ben Jones is at heart an adventurer who delights in inspiring others. A former reporter and photojournalist, he explored towns large and small as a Wisconsin correspondent for USA Today. He later became a lead photographer and senior copywriter for an award-winning destination marketing agency, before founding Boldland Creative, a company that produces photography, video, and other content for travel destinations. Jones has completed photography and content projects in more than 15 states and when he’s not looking through a camera or at his Macbook you’ll find him exploring the world’s lakes and forests.
It’s one of those things that’s easy to take for granted – those numbered signs that mark state highways. But there was a time when people found their way, looking for landmarks like lakes and trees. It all changed in 1917, when Wisconsin did something that was simple, but also a little monumental. Read on to learn more about this almost forgotten bit of Wisconsin history.
I’ve traveled many thousands of miles on state highways – they are all generally well marked and they certainly lead to some beautiful places. Learn more about the Wisconsin highway system on the Wisconsin Department of Transportation website. Make your road trip lodging plans on Booking.com and here’s where to find more Wisconsin adventures.
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