Route 66 History in Edmond

From dirt roads and horse-drawn buggies to paved highways and roadside diners, Route 66 transformed Edmond forever.

second and broadway in Edmond, OK in 1926
What began as a small agricultural town in the 1920s quickly became a destination for travelers and entrepreneurs alike. The arrival of Route 66 not only improved roads - it reshaped Edmond’s economy, identity, and future, putting the city firmly on the map.
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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, Edmond’s previous year had been a…