Historical Marker Series

U.S. Route 66

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Miami: Since her founding in 1891, a chronicle of labor, optimism, growth. Indians: From them her name and her place - a proud, enduring heritage. Agriculture: Crops and cattle nourished her infancy, assured her maturity. Miners: Courageous men gou…
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This area was dedicated on September 11, 1999 as a tribute to the memorable song of the 1970's that made Winslow, Arizona a town to sing about on famous Route 66. Route 66 Roadside AttractionRecognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site …
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Built circa 1870, the caf? was formerly the Crowell Bank, which Jesse James robbed in 1876. It is currently a restaurant and bed and breakfast. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing.
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has been placed on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
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In memory ofW. L. (Bill) Cheathamwho operated a filling stationon Route 66 at Warwick, Oklahomafrom 1926 until 1978
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National Register of Historic Places, established in 1939. Built with rock unearthed during the paving of Route 66.
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Founded in 1877Names for the ore it produced, Galena lead mining was the largest industry in our history, starting in 1873 and continuing until 1973. The mining and smelting required 3 railroads, 65 crushers, 2 smelters and 3 sludge mills to handle the ore …
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In 2001, members of the community joined with the Galena Chamber of Commerce to donate a block of the downown Route 66 main street to construct a park for everyone to enjoy. Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing. …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMTGB_rio-puerco-bridge_Albuquerque-NM.html
This Parker through truss located on the historic Route 66 was built in 1933. It was fabricated by the Kansas City Structural Steel Company and erected by F.D. Shufflebarger of Albuquerque. Its 250 foot long length is one of the longest in new Mexico. Repai…
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The area around what now is Williams, Arizona, was first explored by a Mountain Man who came to this area in 1876, William Shirley Williams, who was called "Old Bill".The town site was created by a cowboy named C.T. Rogers in 1879. Railroad workers put thei…
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