Vega in Oldham County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Dot's Mini Museum, Vega, Texas
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 10, 2021
1. Dot's Mini Museum, Vega, Texas Marker
A collection dedicated to the Mother Road, the museum houses items from Vega Zero Lockers. Established in 1944 at the "crossroads of the nation" on Route 66.Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing
Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program.
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 1944.
Location. 35° 14.843′ N, 102° 25.865′ W. Marker is in Vega, Texas, in Oldham County. Marker is at the intersection of North 12th Street and West Main Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling south on North 12th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 N 12th St, Vega TX 79092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Mother Road of Historic Route 66 (a few steps from this marker); Site of Old Tascosa (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Regarding Dot's Mini Museum, Vega, Texas. Dot Levitt came to Vega with her husband in the 1940's and together they ran a store (Vega Zero Lockers) that offered freezing storage for the locals. The "museum" is more of a collection of memorabilia that she collected over the years, which consisted of mostly cowboy boots, Avon perfume bottles, and of course, Route 66 items. After Dot's passing in 2006, her daughter, Betty, continued to look after the museum. The door is either open or closed on any day but people are welcome to browse through the collection and sign the guestbook.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 10, 2021
2. Dot's Mini Museum, Vega, Texas Marker
Marker is in front of an empty lot. The actual "museum" is to the right of the red house
Photographed By Jason Voigt, October 10, 2021
3. Dot's Mini Museum, Vega, Texas Marker
The museum, or more of a memorabilia showcase room, is in the yellow building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 127 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
