This highway was once one of the nation's most significant routes, serving as one of the earliest north-south connections from Canada to Louisiana. Dubbed the "pine to palm" highway, it stretched from Winnipeg, Manitoba, to New Orleans, Louisiana. The highway was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, who, through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, effectively doubled the size of the United States.
On South Fillmore Street at West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on South Fillmore Street.
Osceola's Tourist Camp was established at this location in 1922 and it was the first project for the newly organized Chamber of Commerce. For several years, the camp served travelers along the Jefferson Highway and also the east-west Blue Grass . . . — — Map (db m316535) HM
On Central Avenue West (Iowa Route 3) near South Federal Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1903, the Hampton Public Library received a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation to construct this building. The City of Hampton contributed an additional $6,916 for a total cost of $16,916. The library was officially dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m315582) HM
On East Maple Street west of Illinois Street, on the right when traveling west.
Karl Bekemeier and John Ott purchased an acre of land from Jacob Faust along the Jefferson Highway, just west of the "Y" on Maple Street in 1930. They built an oil station and a tourist camp. To start their tourist camp, they set up 6 Green Gable . . . — — Map (db m315593) HM
On Rocksylvania Avenue east of Stevens Street, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed in 1904 with funds from Andrew Carnegie and E.S. Ellsworth, this building served as the town public library until 2000. Interior features include a stained glass dome and elaborate woodwork. After restoration and additions, it now . . . — — Map (db m276830) HM
On East Rocksylvania Avenue west of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling east.
Soule arrived in Iowa Falls in 1864. He was a druggist, but quickly started working for the railroads, serving in various capacities from brakeman to passenger train ticket agent. He was an accomplished ball player, directed the town band, and . . . — — Map (db m276852) HM
On Rocksylvania Avenue east of Stevens Street, on the right when traveling east.
Baptists first organized in Iowa Falls in 1862 and in 1866 purchased the land which the present church occupies. Built in 1898, it is the only remaining nineteenth century church building in Iowa Falls. The architecture and magnificent stained . . . — — Map (db m276843) HM
On East Rocksylvania Avenue at Depot Street, on the left when traveling west on East Rocksylvania Avenue.
Replacing a wooden depot from 1866, this brick depot was constructed in 1904. E.S. Ellsworth, town benefactor, insisted upon brick. Described as stylistically eclectic, it is typical of the stations built during the era. Acquired and restored by . . . — — Map (db m315589) HM
On East Rocksylvania Avenue (County Route D15) east of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling west.
Originally this land was the town square for Rocksylvania, the Quaker settlement plotted by B.I. Talbott in 1854. It was renamed in 1943 for the beloved teacher Julia O'Neil (1871-1941) who served the East Side School for nearly fifty years. — — Map (db m276732) HM
On Rocksylvania Avenue west of Talbott Street, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed in 1904 at a cost of $50,000, this opulent home was designed by Smith and Gage Architects of Des Moines for the Jones family. Sheathed in Indiana limestone, the three stories boast solid mahogany and oak woodwork inside, imported . . . — — Map (db m276736) HM
On Lincoln Highway (Iowa Route 930) west of U.S. 65, on the right when traveling west.
At this site in 1917, the Jefferson Highway and Lincoln Highway joined a common roadbed and ran seven miles West to Nevada. On the Northwest corner of the intersection in 1923, farmer Charlie Reed developed a one-stop full service operation for . . . — — Map (db m315978) HM
Since 1926, the highway running north and south past this site has been U.S. 65, but it was first known as the Interstate Trace (1911-1915) and next as the Jefferson Highway (1915-1926). The Jefferson Highway ran from Winnipeg to New Orleans, at . . . — — Map (db m315906) HM
On Lincoln Highway (Iowa Route 930) west of U.S. 65, on the right when traveling west.
In the early days of motoring, two major automobile trails, the Lincoln Highway and the Jefferson Highway (later, U.S. 30 and U.S. 65), crossed at this site, which also happened to be the southeast corner of a farm owned by Colo resident Charlie . . . — — Map (db m315974) HM
On Lincoln Highway (Iowa Route 930) at 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Highway.
The Jefferson Highway was formed in 1915 as the major north and south highway. From Winnipeg to New Orleans, it was named in honor of Thomas Jefferson for his role in the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. Lincoln Highway, the first east coast to west coast . . . — — Map (db m251159) HM
On Elm Street north of 5th Street, on the right when traveling north.
This park was the site of a Jefferson Highway tourist camp. The Jefferson Highway Garage was across the street where the current fire station now stands. Kensett was awarded a carload of oil to coat city streets offered by the officials of . . . — — Map (db m315285) HM
In 1879 the Dwelle Brothers gifted the land across the river as a Northwood city park. Early construction featured a footbridge and bandstand. In 1893 a two-decked bandstand was added. The current gazebo erected in 1915. The park has served as a . . . — — Map (db m315214) HM
On 8th Street South at 1st Avenue South, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street South.
An overnight stop on the Jefferson Highway, the Hotel Winifred opened for business on April 7, 1913. E.B.C. Wright from Charles City was the general contractor. Proprietor W.H. Larson was aided by Northwood businessmen pledging $3,000 for . . . — — Map (db m315216) HM
On 10th Street South (U.S. 65) north of 1st Avenue South, on the right when traveling north.
AE Hanson opened this gas station in 1925. The location along the Jefferson Highway and the fancy canopy drew in travelers which insured its success. In 1929 the Watts family purchased the station and leased it to the Standard Oil Company. The . . . — — Map (db m315284) HM
On South Broadway Street at East 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
Unfair labor practices and laws regularly led to strikes by area Southeast Kansas coal miners. In an act of solidarity with their loved ones, from December 12-14, 1921, thousands of mothers, sisters, wives and sweethearts made national headlines . . . — — Map (db m314720) HM
On South Broadway Street (Business U.S. 69) at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broadway Street.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior March 16, 2007 and on the Kansas Register of Historic Places November 18, 2006
Constructed in 1936 with federal funding assistance, the Franklin . . . — — Map (db m314715) HM
On South Broadway Street (Business U.S. 69) at East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on South Broadway Street.
When their school closed, many Franklin students hitchhiked north to the high school in Arma. Others walked, as did residents seeking other services. Jefferson Highway, now U.S. 69, was paved in 1922-23. High-speed traffic made pedestrian travel . . . — — Map (db m314712) HM
On North Locust Street north of East 4th Street (Kansas Route 126), on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1915, this Jefferson Highway Garage once served automobiles traveling the highway and the structure maintains its original signage. The building continues to serve Pittsburg as a nonprofit kitchen, The Lord's Diner. — — Map (db m314774) HM
On Memorial Drive west of North Catalpa Street, on the right when traveling east.
Established in 1920, this camp was used by travelers as a place to stay while traveling the Jefferson Route through Kansas. The park had electric lighting, comfort stations, a refueling area, and tables with benches. Summer travelers were treated . . . — — Map (db m314778) HM
On North Locust Street north of East 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
The structure opened in 1880 as the Kansas City Fort Scott & Memphis Railroad Depot. Expanded later by the Foundry during the Jefferson Highway era, it employed over 350 workers and was the largest building in town. It is Pittsburg's second . . . — — Map (db m314776) HM
On Kansas City Road 0.2 miles south of Ridgeview, on the left when traveling north.
James and Lucinda Mahaffie served stagecoach passengers and other travelers at this farm starting in 1858. The stone farmhouse was built in 1865. Today, Mahaffie Stagecoach & Farm Historic Site is the only stop left on the Santa Fe Trail that is . . . — — Map (db m312507) HM
On East Peoria Street east of Pearl Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Jefferson Highway was created in 1915 as an early north-south automobile highway through America. The route went from Winnipeg to New Orleans through lands procured by President Thomas Jefferson in the Louisiana Purchase. Miami County . . . — — Map (db m312678) HM
On Northwest Main Street (U.S. 71) north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Texas and Pacific Railway established a
station on the main line at Bunkie in 1882. The
current depot, built in 1911 and listed on the
National Register of Historic Places, is the only
existing reminder of the importance of the
railway to . . . — — Map (db m208821) HM
The Bunkie Post Office was established on January 26,
1883, originally located on Main Street, relocated here
in 1937. First postmaster Thomas B. Kimbro was
succeeded by Louis W. Anderson, then John D. Earnest,
Levi West, Ewell West and . . . — — Map (db m283156) HM
On Southwest Main Street (U.S. 71) 0.3 miles south of Orange Street, on the left when traveling south.
The 20-year-old Louisiana Hoop Company
relocated to Bunkie in 1930. It had a priority
status to supply highly demanded barrels during
WWII. In 1952 the business transitioned to
manufacturing hardwood furniture. In 1962 LHC
was the last . . . — — Map (db m283098) HM
On Northwest Main Street (U.S. 71) near East Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.
What part does Avoyelles play in the Jefferson Highway corridor?
Highway 71 passing through Bunkie is on the
Jefferson Highway. Originally, it entered into
Avoyelles from Rapides Parish on the northside at
Shirley Road leading into . . . — — Map (db m284070) HM
On Jefferson Highway (U.S. 90) south of Clift Street, in the median.
Named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Completed 4 Feb. 1926. "Pine to Palm" route, one of first intercontinental highways. Extends 2,194 miles from Winnepeg, Canada, through Jefferson, ending in New Orleans at St. Charles Ave. and Common St. . . . — — Map (db m100376) HM
The Natchitoches Tourist Park and Campground,
situated west of what was the Normal College,
was established in 1922 on the Jefferson
Highway. One of the largest campgrounds on the
highway, campsites were free for up to seven
nights, while the . . . — — Map (db m250520) HM
On Jefferson Street north of University Parkway (Louisiana Highway 6), on the right when traveling north.
Natchitoches is one of the many stops along the Jefferson
Highway, one of the country's first intercontinental
roadways. Today, a portion of the Jefferson runs through
the Natchitoches Historic Landmark District of Jefferson
Street, Front . . . — — Map (db m250518) HM
On Jefferson Street north of University Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 was the first large step for the United States to complete its calling of Manifest Destiny to expand from sea to shining sea. Though national attention focused on east-west travel it would be another 114 years . . . — — Map (db m315356) HM
On Hardy Street near Water Street, on the right when traveling south.
A trading post developed at this site on Bayou Boeuf in the early nineteenth century was known as White's Landing. The landing was well used, but the bayou was an unreliable means of transportation for planters to get their crops to market due to . . . — — Map (db m116035) HM
On Jefferson Highway near Military Highway (Business U.S. 165), on the right when traveling south.
Named for U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, this highway was completed in 1926 and originally extended 2,194 miles from Winnipeg, Canada and onto New Orleans, Louisiana. Its route in central Louisiana ran through Natchitoches, Colfax, Pineville, . . . — — Map (db m250523) HM
On Dakota Street at Delaware Street, on the left when traveling east on Dakota Street.
1806 15 Ms. South of Butler
Explorer Zebulon Pike Parley
With Osage Chief
1863 Burning of Butler by Order No. 11
During the Civil War
Where the Civil War Began
Brother Against Brother
Post Civil War Reconstruction
[Mural . . . — — Map (db m39898) HM
On North Independence Street east of King Arthur Drive, on the right when traveling north.
This highway was organized in November, 1915 at New Orleans and extends to Winnipeg Canada. It was organized for the dual purpose of providing a great north and south highway and to honor the name of Thomas Jefferson for the part he took in the . . . — — Map (db m312278) HM
On Northwest Old Pike Road at Northwest 51st Street, on the right when traveling south on Northwest Old Pike Road.
Old Pike Road is the oldest, most westerly, north-south road in Clay County. Starting at Kawsmouth on the north bank of the Missouri River in Harlem it ran north, skirting on the east an old river scar the settlers called the slough bank, until it . . . — — Map (db m252107) HM
On Northwest Reservoir Road (Route 332) south of Northwest Brethren Church Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Jefferson Highway was an automobile highway stretching through the central United States from New Orleans, Louisiana, to Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Jefferson Highway was replaced with the new numbered US Highway system in the late . . . — — Map (db m247730) HM
On South Garrison Avenue (U.S. 66) at West Central Avenue (Missouri Route 96), on the right when traveling south on South Garrison Avenue.
Arthur Boots built this Streamline Moderne style motor court in 1939,
featuring a Radio in Every Room, at the intersection of Route 66
and the Jefferson Highway, known as the Crossroads of America.
The motel was expanded in 1946 and restored . . . — — Map (db m251588) HM
Near South Garrison Avenue (U.S. 66) at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established in 1915, this auto trail traveled over 2,400
miles from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans,
Louisiana. It was one of the first north-south auto
routes in America, with Carthaginian James D. Clarkson
its General Manager from 1916 to . . . — — Map (db m251591) HM
On Broadway (Business U.S. 69) at North Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
Was a 2290 mile transcontinental "National Trail" from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana;
Roadway through town ran from North Broadway to Gentry Avenue, then on SW 2nd Street and back to South Broadway;
Route formed what . . . — — Map (db m73153) HM
Near Gertrude Avenue east of 11th Street, on the left when traveling east.
Prior to the movement of settlers into Texas in the 1830s and 1840s, the
northern portion of the road, which passed through what would later
become Honey Springs, was known as the Osage Trace. During the late
18th and early 19th centuries, the . . . — — Map (db m243507) HM
On West Okmulgee Avenue (Business U.S. 62/64) at South Junction Street, on the right when traveling east on West Okmulgee Avenue.
The historic Jefferson Highway route was established in 1916 and went from Winnipeg, Canada, to New Orleans, Louisiana, over approximately 2,400 miles. The route was one of the first North-South highway routes across the country. The route through . . . — — Map (db m259599) HM
On West Okmulgee Avenue (Business U.S. 62/64) at South 24th Street West, on the left when traveling west on West Okmulgee Avenue.
This station was established in 1925 by Muskogee businessman James M. Anthis at an important intersection of the Jefferson Highway through Muskogee. The station was designed with an English cottage-style look that was favored by Marland Oil founder . . . — — Map (db m259579) HM
On State Street just north of Wall Street, on the left when traveling north.
The ten story Severs Hotel was completed in 1912 by Muskogee businessman F.B. Severs who died shortly before its opening. The hotel hosted numerous events and many celebrities over the years including Babe Ruth, Helen Keller, Burt Lancaster and . . . — — Map (db m259600) HM
On North Main Street 0.1 miles south of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling south.
In the late 1800's, most bridges in Texas only supported wagon traffic. As automobile use became more abundant and the Good Roads Movement gained momentum, the need for better bridges became apparent. The beginning of the 20th century ushered in . . . — — Map (db m234160) HM
