Midway on Illinois Route 66 - Atlanta, Illinois, USA.
N 40° 15.640 W 089° 13.918
16T E 310198 N 4459079
Atlanta lies midway along the 300 mile long section of Illinois Route 66. This Sign is designed to promote Atlanta to the attention of tourists getting their kicks on 66. Located in the small Mother Road, Town of Atlanta, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WMTD06
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/04/2016
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The Midpoint 66 Sign is mounted high on a wall in the small memorial park/plaza known as: 'Atlanta Route 66 Park' located on the Corner of SW Arch Street & Race Street, in the heart of the Downtown area of Atlanta.
"Designed by Bill Diaz of Pontiac, Illinois, the "Atlanta: Midway on Illinois Mother Road" mural captures the spirit of Atlanta's place on Route 66, approximately 150 miles from both Chicago and St. Louis, Atlanta occupies a central spot in the state where the road began. Bill diaz designed this 20' x 6' mural on several large metal panels that were framed together and mounted. The mural was completed in June 2003 during the "letter Rip on Rt. 66" gathering of approximately 100 Letterheads in Atlanta." Text source: (
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Americana: Roadside Attraction
Significant Interest: Road Sign
Milestone or Marker: Progress Marker
Web Site Address: [Web Link]
Address of Icon:
Route 66 Park - SW Arch Street & Race Street, Atlanta, Illinois, USA.
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