Historical U.S. Federal Route 66; Bloomington-Lincoln, IllinoisRoads of the Mid-South & West > Highways of the State of Illinois > Historical U.S. Federal Route 66, Illinois > Historical U.S. Federal Route 66; Bloomington-to-Lincoln, Illinois
This section runs from the Bloomoington-Normal Metro to Lincoln. Like amny other sections it runs along the Frontage Road of Interstate 55. In Blooimgton it leaves Veterans Parkway at Fox Creek Road and crosses I-55/74; U.S. Rt. 51 to the Frontage Road.
Shirley
Shirley is a town just west of the railroad tracks along U.S. Rt. 66. This is also another access point to U.S. Rt. 66 if you miss your turn on Veterans Parkway. At Bloomington, Veterans Parkway merges into SB I-55. The next exit is at Shirley.
SB Rt. 66 near Shirley.
Funks Grove
The next town along the way is Funks Grove. Funks Grove is known for their sirup.
SB Rt. 66 near Funks Grove.
The sign for the sirup shop.
The attraction sign on Rt. 66.
McLean
McLean is one of the best pit-stop sites along Rt. 66 in Illinois. Here there are two major gas stations and resturants. There is a Shell/Mc Donalds and the famous Dixie Truckers Home.
SB Rt. 66 near McLean.
Dixie Truckers Home at McLean.
Dixie has a small museum set up in the truck stop.
Atlanta
At Atlanta there are two alignments of the highway. Rt. 66 went through town from 1926-1930. It was by-passed to the east.
1st Alingment 2nd Alingment
Lawndale
Lawndale is a small group of houses along the railroad tracks before you get to Lincoln.
Looking at Lawndale from Rt. 66.
