The portion of the highway from Fountain Valley to its eastern terminus was originally part of the Westminster and Meadow Branch Turnpike. The remainder of the highway was the Taneytown Road. These two highways were designated for improvement as one of the original state roads by the Maryland State Roads Commission in 1909.
The section of road from Fountain Valley to its eastern terminus was originally part of the Westminster and Meadow Branch Turnpike, while the remaining portion belonged to the Taneytown Road. These roads were selected for improvement as one of the initial state highways by the Maryland State Roads Commission in 1909.