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Journey Like its 1949: Route 66 in Missouri & Kansas
On April 30, 1926, Route 66 was officially designated in Springfield, Missouri, establishing the town as the “Birthplace of Route 66”. Stretching from the Mississippi River, through the Ozarks, to the southeastern corner of Kansas, Route 66 covered 317 miles through Missouri, and just 13 miles through Kansas. Although the interstate was constructed over the…
Read MoreTin Sheets on 66 Pics: Carthage, MO to McLean, TX
From Missouri, Route 66 crosses into Kansas, which has just 13 miles of the famed road but lots to see in that short span. We enjoyed a step back in lunchtime with wax paper wrapped sandwiches, checked out numerous restored service stations, and crossed some of the most impressive bridges we’ve ever seen. Check out the gallery of…
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