Route 66 Turns 100: The Highway That Became America’s Mother Road (11-8-2026) (11-8-2026)

A century ago, a new highway designation helped change how Americans traveled, worked, and explored their country. On November 11, 1926, U.S. Route 66 officially became part of the nation’s developing highway system. Stretching about 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, the road became one of the most recognizable highways in American history. Continue reading Route 66 Turns 100: The Highway That Became America’s Mother Road at Royal Examiner.