Historical Marker

National Route 66 Museum

2717 W Third, Elk City, Oklahoma. Eastbound take I-40 Exit #32 and travel 5 miles along Old Highway 66. Westbound take I-40 Exit #41 and travel 4.8 miles on Old Highway 66. The museum is located on the north side of the road. · Elk City · Beckham

Oklahoma marker

Inscription

The National Route 66 Museum uses a road motif to allow visitors to travel through all eight states along Route 66 "The Mother Road". The trip begins in Chicago and ends in California. Murals and different vignettes depict the eras of the road and the interesting places that made Route 66 so famous.

As you travel along, you can listen to recorded histories and personal accounts of the road from overhead audio kiosks.

Location

Address2717 W Third, Elk City, Oklahoma. Eastbound take I-40 Exit #32 and travel 5 miles along Old Highway 66. Westbound take I-40 Exit #41 and travel 4.8 miles on Old Highway 66. The museum is located on the north side of the road.
CityElk City
CountyBeckham
StateOklahoma
Coordinates35.412050, -99.436986

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