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Landmarks & Icons on Route 66
1. Buckingham Fountain
Chicago, IL
Grand fountain centerpiece of Chicago’s Grant Park.
2. Road Runner's Retreat
Essex, CA
Historic 1960s Route 66 café and service station ruins.
3. Route 66 Old Alignment
Elwood, IL
Historic section of original Route 66 pavement.
4. Route 66 Landmark
Elwood, IL
Historic Route 66 location in Elwood, Illinois.
5. Riviera Memorial Place
Gardner, IL
Memorial site honoring the historic Riviera Roadhouse.
6. Chicago Alton Depot
Dwight, IL
Restored early 1900s train station in Dwight.
7. Lincoln City Hall
Lincoln, IL
Historic civic building along Illinois’ Route 66 corridor.
8. Elkhart Cemetery
Elkhart, IL
Historic cemetery near the Route 66 corridor.
9. Village of Elkhart
Elkhart, IL
Historic civic building in Elkhart.
10. Abraham Lincoln Tomb
Springfield, IL
Resting place of Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by a beautiful park.
11. Union Station
Springfield, IL
Former railroad station now used for exhibitions and events.
12. Abraham Lincoln neighborhood (and house)
Springfield, IL
Preserved neighborhood containing Lincoln’s only owned home.
13. Illinois State Capitol
Springfield, IL
French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.
14. Old Route 66 Alignment
Atlanta, IL
Historic roadway segment in Atlanta, Illinois.
15. Sugar Creek Covered Bridge
Glenarm, IL
One of Illinois’ oldest covered bridges.
16. Brick Route 66 Alignment
Auburn, IL
Original hand-laid brick section of Route 66.
17. Macoupin County Courthouse
Carlinville, IL
Historic courthouse known for its massive size and architecture.
18. Old Bridge - IL
Dorchester, IL
Remnant of early Route 66 bridge and photo spot.
19. Route 66 Memorial Place
Sawyerville, IL
Memorial site commemorating Route 66 travelers and history.
20. Mother Jones Monument
Mount Olive, IL
Monument honoring labor leader Mary Harris “Mother” Jones.