Lexington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
"Memory Lane"
66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020
1. "Memory Lane" Marker
This original section of Historic Route 66 was dedicated in 1926. The alignment was first known as Route 4. Memory Lane is open to drive on during Lexington's annual Route 66 reunion, car show/parade and other special Route 66 events.
We invite you to take a stroll down this historic road at any time.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 40° 39.052′ N, 88° 46.751′ W. Marker is in Lexington, Illinois, in McLean County. It is on Parade Road south of Old U.S. 66, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143 Parade Rd, Lexington IL 61753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The John Patton Cabin (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Hyatt Van Dolah House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Historic Route 66 Chenoa (approx. 6.9 miles away); In Memory of Maude Henline (approx. 7.1 miles away); Route 66 Fetch & Stretch Dog Park (approx. 7.2 miles away); Matthew T. Scott (approx. 7.4 miles away); 1926 Route 66 Alignment (approx. 8½ miles away); Pure Oil Truck Stop (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Illinois U.S. Route 66 (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding "Memory Lane". "Memory Lane" is a stretch of road that is nearly one-mile long and has a series of old road signs and advertisements including Burma Shave signs. This was used as the original 1926 alignment of Route 66 until a four-lane road that bypassed Lexington on the west side was opened. That would be known to this day as Historic Route 66.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 29, 2020
2. "Memory Lane" Marker
This is the northern point of Memory Lane, that is on the original 1926 Route 66 roadbed.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 21, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,437 times since then and 149 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 21, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
