Route 66 in Madison County
Route 66 in Madison County by Cheryl Eichar Jett, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on September 15, 2010, offers a detailed exploration of a significant segment of the iconic highway as it traverses Madison County, Illinois. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents a historical overview of Route 66, highlighting its various alignments from 1926 to 1977. The narrative captures the essence of the highway as it winds through pastoral landscapes and main streets, providing insights into the experiences of motorists navigating this vital route.
Readers will find a vivid depiction of the landmarks and challenges faced by travelers along this stretch of the “Mother Road.” The book details notable features such as the blue neon cross of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and local establishments like the Tourist Haven and Luna Cafe, which served as waypoints for those on the journey. Additionally, the text discusses the multiple crossings of the Mississippi River and the unique characteristics of the highway’s path, including the Chain of Rocks Bridge and Mooney Hill. This work contributes to the understanding of the historical significance of Route 66 within the broader context of Midwest history.
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Route 66 zigzagged southwest across Madison County, Illinois, before crossing the Mississippi River into Missouri. Various alignments of this segment of the “Mother Road” rolled through pastoral farmland, headed down main streets, and later straightened as it bypassed towns. From 1926 to 1977, the path of the highway changed numerous times and crossed the Mississippi River on no less than five different bridges. Along the way motorists watched for the blue neon cross on St. Paul’s Lutheran Church to guide their nighttime travel; they counted on the doors of the Tourist Haven, Cathcart’s, or the Luna Cafe to be open for business. Travelers crossed their fingers that they wouldn’t get stuck at the bend of the Chain of Rocks Bridge and hoped they could make it up Mooney Hill in the winter. A later alignment took motorists right by Fairmount Park and Monks Mound.”
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