George Washington Memorial Highway
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The George Washington Memorial Highway commemorates the route taken by George Washington when he traveled through the state, twice. From New York City to Boston, Washington traveled this route when taking command of the Continental Army and later in the fall of 1789 after he became president.
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- State Byway
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- CT
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