Howardwick in Donley County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"Transportation History"
— Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2020
1. "Transportation History" Marker
Route 66 was the first paved road to link the Midwest to the Pacific Coast. Prior to its construction in 1926, there had been no roadway on which anyone in a motor vehicle could easily travel cross-country. Route 66 represents the transition from the rural dirt road to the efficient modern super-highway. Although it is no longer a continuous roadway, its alignment from Chicago to Los Angeles is still about 200 miles shorter than present day super-highway routes.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 35° 10.743′ N, 100° 49.804′ W. Marker is in Howardwick, Texas, in Donley County. Marker is on U.S. Route 66 (Interstate 40), on the right when traveling east. The marker is on the grounds of the Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clarendon TX 79226, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "A Cultural Calamity" (here, next to this marker); "East-West Connection" (a few steps from this marker); "The Beginning" (a few steps from this marker); "The Dust Bowl Days" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Wartime Impact" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Bunion Derby"
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2020
2. "Transportation History" Marker, in the distance
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2020
3. Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
