North of Montana in Santa Monica in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Will Rogers Highway
Main Street of America
— Route 66 —
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 2, 2018
1. Will Rogers Highway Marker
Dedicated 1952 to Will Rogers - Humorist - World Traveler - Good Neighbor.
This Main Street of America, Highway 66, was the first road he traveled in a career that led him straight to the hearts of his countrymen.
Erected 1952 by Warner Brothers Studios.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list.
Location. 34° 0.835′ N, 118° 29.897′ W. Marker is in Santa Monica, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in North of Montana. Marker is at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Ocean Avenue. Marker is located in Palisades Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1398 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica CA 90401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rapp’s Saloon (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mayfair Theater (about 700 feet away); The Santa Monica Pier Carousel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Santa Monica Pier (approx. 0.3 miles away); John P. Jones Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Playland Arcade
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Regarding Will Rogers Highway. U.S. Route 66 was well-known as the Main Street of America, or the Mother Road, but not Will Rogers Highway. In 1952, a number of bronze markers were placed to promote the Warner Brothers film "The Will Rogers Story". The U.S. 66 Highway Associaton, Ford Motor Company, and Warner Brothers took part in the promotion. A caravan drove along Route 66 from St. Louis to Santa Monica placing markers at each state line declaring the name Will Rogers Highway. It was only a movie promotion, not an actual re-naming of the highway.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. - A similar marker in Oklahoma.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 2, 2018
2. Will Rogers Highway Marker
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 17, 2003
3. Will Rogers Highway Marker
2007
4. Missing Will Rogers Highway Marker
The marker was removed for repairs after it was damaged in an automobile accident.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 29, 2015
5. Will Rogers
This 1933-36 portrait of Will Rogers by Charles Banks Wilson hangs in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington DC.
2018
6. Route 66 Highway Marker
Located at Olympic and Lincoln, one mile east of the Will Rogers Highway marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,455 times since then and 145 times this year. Last updated on July 3, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on January 25, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 4. submitted on February 17, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on December 4, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 6. submitted on June 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
