Near Miami in Ottawa County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Historic Route 66 Ribbon Road - Sidewalk Highway
Oklahoma Historic Route 66
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 21, 2015
1. Historic Route 66 Ribbon Road - Sidewalk Highway Marker
Completed in 1922 as Federal Highway Project No. 8. Running 15.46 miles from Miami to Afton. The only remaining 9' section of original pavement on the old Route 66 system, taken out of service in 1937. A National Register of Historic Places Site.
Erected 2012.
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 1922.
Location. 36° 48.931′ N, 94° 55.607′ W. Marker is near Miami, Oklahoma, in Ottawa County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 59/69 and 140th Road, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 59/69. Marker and road remnant are about four miles southwest of Miami. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Miami OK 74354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gateway Sign (approx. 4.7 miles away); Miami Trust and Savings Bank Clock (approx. 4.9 miles away); Hadley Building (approx. 4.9 miles away); Miami, Oklahoma (approx. 5 miles away); Coleman Theatre (approx. 5 miles away); Charles Banks Wilson (approx. 5 miles away); David Froman (approx. 5 miles away); Steve & Cassie Gaines (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Miami.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 21, 2015
2. Historic Route 66 Ribbon Road - Sidewalk Highway and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 21, 2015
3. Historic Route 66 Original Nine-Foot Section (140th Road)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 21, 2015
4. Historic Route 66 Original Nine-Foot Section (140th Road)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 21, 2015
5. BannerB Gets His Kicks on Route 66
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 913 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 28, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
