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🇺🇸 Route 66: America's Legendary Highway

 

Route 66, also known as "The Mother Road" or "Main Street of America," is a historic highway that runs through the United States. Here are the key details:

 

📍 Location and Length

- Starting Point: Chicago, Illinois

- Ending Point: Santa Monica, California (near Los Angeles)

- Length: Approximately 2,400 miles (3,940 km)

 

️ States Route 66 Crosses

- Illinois

- Missouri

- Kansas

- Oklahoma

- Texas

- New Mexico

- Arizona

- California

 

️ Historical Significance

- Established in 1926, decommissioned in 1985

- Played a major role in the westward migration of the 1930s

- Became a symbol of freedom and adventure after World War II

 

Although Route 66 is officially no longer a federal highway, you can still drive large sections of it. Many sections have been preserved as tourist attractions, complete with nostalgic diners, motels, and landmarks.

 

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