Clinton in Custer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
U.S. 66
Will Rogers Highway
By Michael Kindig, May 25, 2003
1. U.S. 66 - Willl Rogers Highway Marker
The redevelopment of the museum was funded with federal, state, and private funds, with the citizens of Clinton, Oklahoma contributing over $200,000.
Will Rogers and Route 66 are symbols of American optimism. They have become internationally known, sharing Oklahoma with the world.
"We are here just for a spell and then pass on...so get a few laughs and do the best you can. Live your life so that whenever you lose, you are ahead."
Will Rogers
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 🛣️ series list.
Location. 35° 30.399′ N, 98° 59.203′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Oklahoma, in Custer County. Marker is on West Gary Boulevard (Business Interstate 40) 0.1 miles south of West Modelle Avenue (Oklahoma Highway 73), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2229 West Gary Boulevard, Clinton OK 73601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . The Oklahoma Route 66 Museum. The Oklahoma Historical Society. (Submitted on January 31, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.)
By Michael Kindig, May 25, 2003
2. Route 66 Museum
By Michael Kindig, May 25, 2003
3. 1956 Ford Thunderbird
By Mike Stroud, May 30, 1996
4. Route 66 Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. This page has been viewed 880 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 28, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Long Beach, California. 4. submitted on January 31, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
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