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What’s with these cryptic cement markers around Tennessee?

What’s with these cryptic cement markers around Tennessee?

Update: 2023-02-24

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Alongside some Tennessee roads, you might notice knee-high cement markers — usually quite weathered — that have this inscription: “H’Y R.W.” In learning what those are all about, Curious Nashville also revisits a fascinating saga from local history.

To see photos that accompany this podcast, visit www.wpln.org/curious.

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What’s with these cryptic cement markers around Tennessee?

What’s with these cryptic cement markers around Tennessee?

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