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in his 1921 journal article entitled "An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional Planning." The Benton MacKaye Trail, some portions of which coincide with the Appalachian Trail, is named after him.

Early life

Emile Benton MacKaye was born in Stamford, Connecticut, on March 6, 1879, to actor and dramatist Steele MacKaye and his wife Mary. He was the sixth of seven children (and last son) born

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