Supporters of Route 66 s centennial celebrations in 2026 are hoping to compile at least 2,026 tales of people s experiences on the stretch of highway known as the Mother Road.
Supporters of Route 66 s centennial celebrations in 2026 are hoping to compile at least 2,026 tales of people s experiences on the stretch of highway known as the Mother Road.
Supporters of Route 66 s centennial celebrations in 2026 are hoping to compile at least 2,026 tales of people s experiences on the stretch of highway known as the Mother Road.
Route 66, officially known as U.S. Highway 66, stands as one of America’s most iconic highways. Spanning from the shores of Lake Michigan to the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles, the route is approaching its centennial in two years.
Just over the river, just after the new Chain of Rocks Bridge, lies the town of Mitchell, which recently made headlines for selling a $1 million Mega Millions ticket. The winning ticket was purchased at 508 Variety Shop in Mitchell, Ill.