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Published at May 28, 2014 by administrator.
U.S. Route 441 has a rich history that spans back to the early 20th century. Travelling through four states, this scenic route cuts through several landmarks, including a national park.
This article will explore the route description, brief history, and popular culture references of the historic U.S. Route 441.
U.S. Route 441 runs north to south for approximately 939 miles. Originating in Florida as an offshoot of Route 41, U.S. Route 441 travels through Georgia and North Carolina before ending in Lake City, Tennessee.
Route 441 is the only U.S. Route to connect both the North Carolina and Tennessee sides of Great Smokey Mountain National Park and is considered one of the most scenic U.S Routes on which to travel.
Also known as the Old Florida Heritage Highway, U.S. Route 441 originated in 1926 as a route to connect Orlando, FL to Ocala, FL. Since its inception, however, this highway has grown multiple times to cover much more land. In 1935 the original route expanded from Orlando to High Springs, FL. It increased in size again in 1949 when Baldwin, Georgia was added as the northernmost point. In 1951 the route expanded southward from Orlando to Miami, FL. Finally in 1952 the last expansion was added which took U.S. Route 441 to its current northernmost location of Lake City, Tennessee.
U.S. Route 441 is mentioned in several popular songs by artist including Tom Petty and Brantley Gilbert. Tom Petty’s song “American Girl” contains the line She could hear the cars roll by/Out on 441/Like waves crashin’ on the beach. This lyric is appropriate for Tom Petty to sing due to the fact that he is from Gainesville, FL, which is a city that U.S. 441 intersects.
Country artist Brantley Gilbert also mentions U.S. Route 441 in his song “Best of Me.” He writes, I remember it all too well/Riding down 441 to Milledgeville,. Gilbert is from Georgia, which, as mentioned above, is another state that U.S. Route 441 intersects.
In conclusion, U.S. 441’s route, history, and popular culture references all contribute to it being a unique American pathway. This road is not only functional, but is also a scenic way to enjoy the states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
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