Highlights from the Mother Road
Wander Route 66 in Edmond: Celebrate the Centennial, One Stop at a Time
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There’s something timeless about the open road—especially when it leads you straight through Edmond, a charming college town full of art, culture and delicious…
Ultimate Guide to Route 66 Centennial and America 250 Events
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EDMOND, Okla. — In 2026, history and the open road converge in Edmond as the city hosts a synchronized celebration of two monumental anniversaries: the 250th…
1926: Edmond's Route 66 Era Begins
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From Dirt Roads to Destination A century ago, Edmond was ringing in the New Year of 1926. According to the front-page editorial by A.D. Dailey of The Edmond Sun…
A Blue Hippo Proposal
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Anna Beth Ferguson grew up in Edmond and remembers noticing the Blue Hippo on Route 66 as a child while driving with her family down Broadway. “We would pass the Blue…