Howardwick in Donley County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"Gateway To The Southwest"
— Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area —
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2020
1. "Gateway To The Southwest" Marker
For westbound travelers crossing into Texas, Route 66 provided the first glimpses of changes in the landscape and architecture. Buildings of the Southwest featured Adobe, Art Deco, and Mission styles amid landscapes of prairie and desert! Shamrock, Texas, the first town west of the Oklahoma state line and the intersection of two major transcontinental highways - US Route 66 and US 83 which ran from Mexico to Canada - was the gateway to the Southwest.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 35° 10.717′ N, 100° 49.85′ 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. "The Naming Of Route 66" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Convertible And The Open Road" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Dust Bowl Days" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Crossing The Native American Nations" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Bunion Derby"
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 11, 2020
2. Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
