Working in concert, the American Association of State Highway Officials and the Bureau of Public Roads adopted a uniform highway numbering system and corresponding map on November 11, 1926. The ...
Historic U.S. Route 66 is America's longest small town — a 2,400-mile neighborhood that one historian calls the ...
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, we’re cataloging 25 objects that define the country’s history. Long before interstates stitched the country together, there was “The Mother Road.” ...
In 1926, U.S. Route 66 was established as one of the original roads in the United States numbered highway system. It ran from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, traversing 2,448 miles.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — America is celebrating 250 years this year and Route 66 is celebrating 100. Though it may be gone from the U.S. Highway System, Route 66 remains a hot spot for travelers around the ...
United States Semiquincentennial meets U.S. Route 66-and if you're an American who loves the open road, 2026 might just feel like one long road trip worth taking. There are anniversaries, and then ...
As U.S. Route 66 turns 100 years old, travelers are searching for the brightest motels, most unique attractions and tastiest diners to celebrate its centennial. The things Route 66 travelers seek ...
Before U.S. Route 66 earned its name as The Mother Road, it was a collection of old wagon trails, postal routes and local roads meant to handle the new automobile phenomenon. It took an initiative by ...
Long before Route 66 became a nostalgic symbol of American road trips, it was a vital highway connecting small towns across ...
PHOENIX, May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Postal Service today commemorated the centennial of Route 66 with the release of a set of eight stamps, each showing a site from the states through which the ...
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You're standing in the middle of an empty highway, staring off into the fading, golden light of Arizona's high desert. The soundtrack playing in your ...