Howardwick in Donley County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Route 66 Timeline
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 11, 2020
1. 1900s - Route 66 Time Line Marker
1900's
1903 - W.C. Rogers becomes last elected Cherokee Chief
1910's
1916 - Legislation for public transports
1920's
1926 - US highway 66, first highway to link the Midwest and Pacific Coast is born
1930's
1938 - Route 66 completely paved with asphalt
1940's
1946 - Bobby Troup travels US 66 inspiring him to write "Get Your Kicks On Route 66"
1950's
1953 - Dwight D. Eisenhower takes office as the 34th President of the United States
1960's
1960-64 - Weekly TV show revives the nostalgia of the old two-lane sensation
1970's
1970 - Most of Route 66 replaced by the modern interstate highway system
1980's
1985 - US Route 66 is officially decommissioned by the Highway Department
1990's
1998 -"The Run to the Heartland" was the first reunion of Route 66 enthusiasts since the 1960's
2000's
2001 - 75th Anniversary of Route 66
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 35° 10.75′ N, 100° 49.733′ W. Marker is in Howardwick, Texas, in Donley County. It is on U.S. Route 66 (Interstate 40) one
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Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains and specifically 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 Comancherνa, 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: "Main Street USA" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Crossing Cattle County" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Transportation History" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); "A Cultural Calamity" (about 400 feet away); "East-West Connection" (about 400 feet away); "The Beginning" (about 400 feet away); "Wartime Impact" (about 400 feet away); "The Bunion Derby" (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Howardwick.
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2. 1910s - Route 66 Timeline Marker
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3. 1920s - Route 66 Timeline Marker
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4. 1930s - Route 66 Timeline Marker
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5. 1940s - Route 66 Timeline Marker
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6. 1950s - Route 66 Timeline Marker
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7. 1960s - Route 66 Timeline Marker
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8. 1980s to 2000s - Route 66 Timeline Marker
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9. Time Line Marker
Route 66
From thoroughfare to national symbol
From thoroughfare to national symbol
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10. Route 66 Time Line Map
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11. Donley County Historic Route 66 Safety Rest Area Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 352 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 4, 2021, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 9, 10, 11. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
