Route 66 in Springfield: What led up to the famous telegram sent in 1926

Apr 9, 2026 - 03:00
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Route 66 in Springfield: What led up to the famous telegram sent in 1926

On April 30, 1926, a telegram was sent from Springfield to Washington D.C. requesting the "66" name for the highway connecting Chicago and Los Angeles, which was accepted and became the iconic Route 66.

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