The Fincastle Turnpike was envisioned to assist commerce between the far southwestern parts of the state that were partially isolated due to difficult road conditions.
In order to keep costs low, each county that the Fincastle Turnpike passed through was responsible for maintaining and improving their section.
Joseph and Polly operated the White Horse Stagecoach Inn on their farm, housing and feeding many Turnpike travelers.
The Commonwealth retained $2,752.00 worth of stock in the Fincastle And Blue Ridge Turnpike Company.
[2] Until the 1850s, in Tazewell County, Virginia, the Fincastle Turnpike was the principal thoroughfare used by the farmers for sending their products to the eastern markets.