San Bernardino in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Route 66

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2022

1. Route 66 Marker

Inscription. Route 66 was established in 1926 as the original U.S. Highway linking Chicago and Los Angeles. The route passed right by this property. During its early years, automobiles were fairly primitive and unreliable. Cars similar to this "Model T" kiddie ride were used to travel the route. Imagine what it would be like driving through the hot desert during the summer with no air conditioning.

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 1926.

Location. 34° 7.526′ N, 117° 17.671′ W. Marker is in San Bernardino, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from North E Street south of West 14th Street. Marker is on the grounds of First Original McDonald's Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1398 N E St, San Bernardino CA 92405, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Grimace (here, next to this marker); History of San Bernardino (a few steps from this marker); Original McDonald's Flooring (a few steps from this marker); Officer Big Mac (a few steps from this marker); Musical Railing (a few steps from this marker); Original Golden Arches

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(a few steps from this marker); Site of Original McDonald's (a few steps from this marker); Albert Okura (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Bernardino.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2022

2. Route 66 Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, August 14, 2022

3. Route 66 Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025

4. Route 66 Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025

5. Route 66 Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, March 8, 2025

6. Route 66 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 465 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 28, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.