U.S. Route 66
ObjectRoads and Highways
Former United States highway from Chicago to Santa Monica.
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U.S. Route 66
- Roads and Highways
U.S. Route 66, also called U.S. Highway 66, was an original route in the United States Numbered Highway System. Established in 1926, it ran from Chicago through seven states to Santa Monica, California, covering 2,448 miles. It supported westward migration and communities along its path, then declined after Interstate highways diverted traffic. It was removed from the highway system in 1985, while many segments were preserved as Historic Route 66.
- Established
- November 11, 1926
- Length
- 2,448 miles (3,940 km)
- Removed from highway system
- 1985
Sources and credits
Sources and credits
- Article
- U.S. Route 66 (English Wikipedia)
- Wikidata
- Q79934
- Text
- Card text is adapted from the English Wikipedia article by an automated summary. Wikipedia content is available under CC BY-SA 4.0; see the article history for its contributors. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Article history and contributors
- Illustration
- By Fredddie, originally SPUI. Public domain · File page on Wikimedia CommonsFredddie, originally SPUI, 2004 MUTCD Standard Highway SignsModifications: Resized and converted to WebP
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