Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Texas Ivy Antiques, Amarillo, Texas
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2025
1. Texas Ivy Antiques, Amarillo, Texas Marker
This 1921 home in the San Jacinto Heights neighborhood was opened as an antique store in 1997 by Florence Mildred Carroll. It is named for Ivy Marie Meroney (1976-1996) and was restored after a 2022 fire thanks to the support of roadies from around the world.
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Erected by Old Route 66 Association of Texas.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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 1921.
Location. 35° 12.667′ N, 101° 52.576′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. It is on Southwest 6th Avenue (State Highway 279) just west of South Tennessee Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is mounted at eye-level near the northwest corner of the subject building, facing Southwest 6th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3511 Southwest 6th Avenue, Amarillo TX 79106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains, specifically on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dutch Mill Service Station & Cafι (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bussey Building
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1. Texas Ivy Antiques (VisitAmarillo.com).
We are a family owned & operated business, started in 1997, and located in a quaint 1920's home on Route 66 in Amarillo Texas.(Submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Old Route 66 Association of Texas.
Excerpt: Welcome to the Old Route 66 Association of Texas. Our small but mighty stretch of the Mother Road runs 178 miles across the Texas Panhandle, packed with history, hidden gems, and plenty of stories worth telling. We take a lot of pride in protecting this piece of Americas highway preserving landmarks, celebrating our towns, and keeping that Route 66 spirit(Submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)alive for generations to come.Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 20252. Texas Ivy Antiques, Amarillo, Texas MarkerThe marker is mounted at eye-level near the northwest [right] corner of the subject building.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2025
3. Vintage MG parked on old Route 66
in front of Texas Ivy Antiques
in front of Texas Ivy Antiques
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 8, 2025
4. Texas Ivy Antiques
Looking south across Southwest 6th Avenue (old Route 66).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
