Historic Route 66 Begin Sign IL
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Description: Historic Route 66, also known as the "Main Street of America" or the "Mother Road," was one of the original highways in the U.S. highway system. It ran from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, covering a distance of approximately 2,448 miles (3,940 kilometers). The official starting point of Route 66 was at the intersection of Jackson Boulevard and Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. There was no specific sign designating the beginning of the route as you might find with modern highways, but the location was recognized as the eastern terminus of Route 66. Visitors and travelers could often find Route 66 memorabilia, plaques, or markers at various points along the original route to commemorate its historical significance. These markers would sometimes signify the beginning or end of the route in different towns.