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Dearborn, Michigan
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The monument marks the location of a toll gate that once stood on the historic Chicago Road, a vital route for settlers and traders in the 19th century.
It stands at the original site of the toll gate, which was part of the Plank Road system connecting Detroit to Chicago.
The monument was erected in 1939 to commemorate the role of toll roads in Michigan's development.
The monument is constructed from limestone, a common material for historical markers in the region.
It is one of several markers and monuments that highlight the city's rich history, including its automotive heritage.
