Galena in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Luigi's Pitstop and the Galena drive-thru shield
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
1. Luigi's Pitstop and the Galena drive-thru shield Marker
Established in 2014 by stockholders, community volunteers, and tourist, aimed to enrich the travel experience with unique sculptures and historic landmarks, offering visitors memorable photo opportunities.
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 2014.
Location. 37° 4.856′ N, 94° 38.253′ W. Marker is in Galena, Kansas, in Cherokee County. It is on East Front Street (Old U.S. 66) east of Joplin Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 E Front St, Galena KS 66739, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Kansas Route 66 Historic District, East of Galena (approx. 0.2 miles away); Route 66 Howard 'Pappy' Litch Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Galena, Kansas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pappy Litch Park, Galena, Kansas (approx. 0.4 miles away); Galena Growth And Change (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome To Galena (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mining And Its Impacts (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gearhead Curios, Galena, Kansas (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Galena.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
2. Luigi's Pitstop and the Galena drive-thru shield Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
3. Luigi's Pitstop and the Galena drive-thru shield Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
4. Luigi's Pitstop and the Galena drive-thru shield Marker
Drive-thru shield and someone's van
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
