Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Route 66 in Amarillo
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, November 19, 2015
1. Route 66 in Amarillo Marker
Inscription.
Route 66 in Amarillo. . Commonly called the "Main Street of America" and also the "Mother Road," Route 66 became the first paved transcontinental highway in the U.S. spanning from Chicago to Los Angeles, the route in Texas crossed 7 panhandle counties over 177 miles. Route 66 was popular with automobile tourists. The road was important in the development of Sixth Street and the San Jacinto area in Amarillo, which was the only large urban city on the Texas route. In 1994 the area was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and has become the focus of local preservation efforts.
Commonly called the "Main Street of America" and also the "Mother Road," Route 66 became the first paved transcontinental highway in the U.S. spanning from Chicago to Los Angeles, the route in Texas crossed 7 panhandle counties over 177 miles. Route 66 was popular with automobile tourists. The road was important in the development of Sixth Street and the San Jacinto area in Amarillo, which was the only large urban city on the Texas route. In 1994 the area was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and has become the focus of local preservation efforts.
Erected 1996 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4365.)
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. 35° 12.691′ N, 101° 51.973′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas, in Potter County. Marker is on SW Sixth Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is between Georgia and McMasters Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Amarillo TX 79106, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 19, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
