Experience the charm of Historic Route 66 in Adrian, Texas—the official midpoint of the Mother Road. Visit the Midpoint Café, snap a photo at the famous sign, and enjoy the wide-open beauty of the Texas Panhandle.
🕰️ Historic Alignment
Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Routes Tagged: 🕰️ Historic Alignment
Historic Route 66: McLean – Texas
Drive 2.5 miles along Historic Route 66 through McLean, Texas, from I-40 Exit 143 to Exit 141, with a stop at the recreated Phillips 66 station for a glimpse of mid-century travel nostalgia.
Historic Route 66: Shamrock – Texas
Drive 3 miles through historic Shamrock, Texas, on Route 66, passing landmarks like the U-Drop Inn Café and vintage roadside relics that tell the story of the Mother Road.
Historic Route 66: Hydro to Weatherford – Oklahoma
Cruise Historic Route 66 from Hydro to Weatherford, Oklahoma, passing Lucille’s Historic Highway Gas Station and rolling prairie landscapes on this short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road.