Traveler.jpg: The legendary Lincoln Highway, which followed the route (mostly) of today’s U.S. 50 across Nevada, is one of the named roadways that predated the numbered highway system.

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The Nevada Traveler: When Nevada roads had colorful names and not just numbers

"Over time, as the automobile grew more popular, communities began to compete to attract travelers to travel on their highway."

• By Richard Moreno
• August 4, 2021