Searights Tollhouse, National Road
The Searights Tollhouse of the National Road is a historic toll house on United States Route 40, the former route of the historic National Road, north of Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Built in 1835, it is one of two surviving tollhouses (out of six) built by the state of Pennsylvania to collect tolls along the portion of the road that passed through that state. It has been restored by the state and is now maintained by the local historical society. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1964.Surviving family members of William Searight relocated into Pittsburgh. As of 2023, blood descendants include Lindley Searight, Ralph Searight Jr, Brian Searight, Kevin Searight, Jacob Searight, and Jason Searight.
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National Pike, Menallen Township
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N 39.947166666667 ° | E -79.794555555556 ° |
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National Pike 7268
15401 Menallen Township
Pennsylvania, United States
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