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Landmarks & Icons in Texas

Route 66 - Midway Point

1. Route 66 - Midway Point

305 I-40, Adrian, TX

The geographical midpoint of Route 66 between Chicago and Los Angeles.

Landmarks & Icons Monument / Markers
Leaning Tower of Texas

2. Leaning Tower of Texas

I-40 U.S. Rte 66, Groom, TX

Iconic tilted water tower landmark on Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Roadside Attractions
Bill Mack Marker

3. Bill Mack Marker

1206-1242 N Main St, Shamrock, TX

Marker commemorating artist Bill Mack on Route 66.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Markers
Dead End Route 66

4. Dead End Route 66

U.S. Rte 66, Hereford, TX

Marked dead end of Route 66 near the Texas–New Mexico line.

Landmarks & Icons Monument / Markers
Windmills

5. Windmills

First St, McLean, TX

Historic windmill display symbolizing rural Texas heritage.

Landmarks & Icons Roadside Art
Jericho Ruins

6. Jericho Ruins

Co Rd B, Howardwick, TX

Remnants of a once-active Route 66 stop.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Jericho Cemetery

7. Jericho Cemetery

Co Rd B, Howardwick, TX

Historic cemetery near the old Route 66 path.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Sites
Cross of our Lord

8. Cross of our Lord

I-40, Groom, TX

Monumental roadside cross known for religious significance.

Landmarks & Icons Monuments
6th Street Historic District

9. 6th Street Historic District

Sixth Ave. between Georgia & Western, Amarillo, TX

Historic stretch of Route 66 lined with shops and eateries.

Landmarks & Icons Historic Districts