HIstoric Route 66 - Galena, Kansas

Historic Route 66

Get your kicks while traveling Route 66 through Kansas
"The Mother Road"

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Galena Main Street, historic Route 66
Galena's Main Street was part of historic Route 66.

Continuing up Galena's Main Street, Historic Route 66 passes Howard "Pappy" Litch Park. The small green space includes a gazebo and a monument to the Will Roger Highway (Route 66). An original 1952 Will Roger's Highway plaque, previously located at the Missouri/Kansas State Line, has been placed at the base of the monument.

Howard Litch Memorial Park along Historic Route 66.
Howard Litch Memorial Park opened in 2001

US 66 - Will Rogers Highway monument
US 66 - Will Rogers Highway

Continuing on south on old Route 66 to 7th Street and turn right on KS-66.

Galena building and water tower next to Historic Route 66.

Kansas US 66 Historic Route sign.

As Historic Route 66 starts west out of Galena, you will pass the Galena Mining and Historical Museum. At first glance, the museum in the old MKT depot isn't very large, but a larger building has been added to the rear.

Galena Mining and Historical Museum

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You never know what you will find on Route 66

Historic Route 66 in Kansas
Galena Galena 2 Riverton Baxter Springs
4 Women on the Route Galena Mining and Historical Museum
Eisler Brothers Store Cafe on the Route Baxter Springs Heritage Center

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