Howardwick in Donley County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

"The Convertible And The Open Road"

— Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area —

Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2020

1. "The Convertible And The Open Road" Marker

Inscription.

Route 66 was finished just as the first wave of new cars came off the post war assembly lines. For many Americans, it symbolized an unparalleled freedom and mobility for every individual who could own and operate an automobile. Route 66 epitomized the desire for the freedom of the open road, and the possibility of a fresh start in the West. Route 66 embedded itself in the hearts and minds of generations of road enthusiast Americans and served to emphasize the importance of the automobile as a technological accomplishment.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 35° 10.717′ N, 100° 49.817′ W. Marker is in Howardwick, Texas, in Donley County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically

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on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "Crossing The Native American Nations" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Bunion Derby" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Dust Bowl Days" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Wartime Impact" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Gateway To The Southwest" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Transportation History" (within shouting distance of this marker); "A Cultural Calamity" (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Naming Of Route 66" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Howardwick.

Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area Sign image. Click for full size.

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 262 times since then and 3 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.