Illinois U.S. Route 66 Historical Marker - Lexington, Illinois
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BruceS
N 40° 38.465 W 088° 47.509
16T E 348487 N 4500458
Illinois historical marker commemorating Route 66 in Lexington, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM1A52
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 03/11/2007
Views: 85
"In 1926, construction began on a 2,448-mile highway from Chicago to Santa Monica, California. Route 66 reflected the increased use of motorized vehicles. The road, which cut diagonally across Illinois, passed through Lexington. Sleek restaurants, service stations and motels were built specifically to accommodate travelers. The original two-lane, concrete highway - a section of which is located here - was replaced over a span of thirty years by the more modern interstate highway system. In Illinois, Interstate-55 closely parallels old Route 66." ~ text of marker
The marker is in Route 66 Park on west side of Lexington, Illinois.
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Significant Interest: Road Sign
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