 In 1913, the section of current PA 16 in McConnellsburg became part of the Lincoln Highway, an auto trail that ran from San Francisco to New York City.In 1917, the state took over the road between McConnellsburg and the Maryland border near Carroll Valley.This road was named the Buchanan Highway (also known as the Buchanan Trail) in honor of former President James Buchanan, who was born near the road in Cove Gap.