ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 2 Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln
ROUTE 66 RAMBLE, PART 2 Route 66 in the Land of Lincoln
CAPITAL CITY Springfield, Illinois, is one of two Springfields along Route 66 (the other, in Missouri, is considered the Birthplace of Route 66). The state capitol building (above), the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum and Library, Lincoln’s tomb and Lincoln’s Springfield home are situated along the route in the capital city. | THE TEXAS SPUR
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“Route 66 has fueled America’s imagination, popular culture, and passion for the open road for nearly a century. It deserves a place not just in our rearview mirror, but on our roadmap of unique travel experiences for generations to come.” — Stephanie Meeks, former president and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation“The Road Ahead” is t...