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Application to Register Jefferson Highway's Route, May 6, 1916

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This is the application for registration of highway routes for the Jefferson Highway submitted May 6th, 1916.
Courtesy of Iowa DOT, "Registration of Highway Routes - Application," Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), 6 May 1916

Description

This is the application for registration of highway routes for the Jefferson Highway submitted May 6, 1916.

Transcript of the Application to Register Jefferson Highway's Route

Source-Dependent Questions

  • What is the purpose for submitting this application?
  • What were some of the other names for the Jefferson Highway that were listed by the writer of the application?
  • Why do you think Des Moines is listed as the principal place of business?

Citation Information 

"Registration of Highway Routes - Application," Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), 6 May 1916. Courtesy of Iowa DOT