Adrian in Oldham County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
National Old Trails Road
New York to Los Angeles
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 3, 2021
1. National Old Trails Road Association Marker
The above signs are replicas of originals that were installed in 1914 by the AAA clubs on the National Old Trails Road, today known as U.S. Route 66.
Erected by Auto Club Southern California.
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 1914.
Location. 35° 16.268′ N, 102° 40.374′ W. Marker is in Adrian, Texas, in Oldham County. Marker is at the intersection of West Historic Route 66 and State Highway 40, on the right when traveling west on West Historic Route 66. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Adrian TX 79001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. Midpoint Cafe and Gift Shop, Adrian, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker).
Also see . . . National Old Trails Road.
In 1926, future President Harry S. Truman was named president of the National Old Trails Road Association. As the new president of the association, Truman(Submitted on April 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)periodically drove the National Old Trails Road from coast to coast and met with members of the association in each state to discuss improvement of their segments. He enjoyed the travels, but he missed his wife Bess and their young daughter Margaret, as reflected in the many letters he wrote to his wife while on the road. At one point, he told Bess, "This is almost like campaigning for President, except that the people are making promises to me instead of the other way around." Truman's name would remain on the letterhead of the National Old Trails Road Association well into the late 1940s, listed as "president".
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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, January 3, 2021
2. US Route 66 Midway Point
The Route 66 midway point is just to the right of the National Old Trails Road Marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
