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The Bardstown Louisville Turnpike Company chartered by the Kentucky Legislature in 1831 was capitalized at $130,000.  Increased to $200,000.  Shares owned half by individuals half by state.  Turnpike completed July 1, 1838 at cost of $203, 598.  Length of road 29 miles, width 60 feet cleared with 40 graded.  Tolls collected during the year ended Oct. 1841 $9,755.   See over. Photograph courtesy of Michael  Kamenish (November 2004) Return to Nelson County marker listing