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Ghost Towns on Route 66<\/h2>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nWondering how major cities become ghost towns? The Route 66 ghost towns are some of the best examples of how it will look like with some towns left with interesting landmarks until today! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In these places, you can experience a good time, following years of history and the remnants of a bygone era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arlington Ghost Town in Missouri <\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe gruesome Trail of Tears (1831-1838)<\/strong><\/a> passed through Arlington, which later became an oasis for tourism in the old Route 66 with Stony Dell Resort’s resort. Today, its population is about 20 people<\/strong>, and it is becoming quite difficult to follow Route 66 from this starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Between Halltown and Carthage Ghost Towns in Missouri<\/h3>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nBetween Halltown and Carthage, you’re going to pass through ghost towns with very few inhabitants, such as Paris Springs Junction, where you can see an old abandoned barn or the lonely village of Spencer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You will also pass through Heatonville, Albatross, Phelps, Rescue, and Avila, where you will see the remains of a different era, with old gas stations, workshops, buildings, etc. If you’re on time, be sure to visit Avila’s restored gas station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Before leaving for the Windy City of Chicago, you can visit one of the great attractions in St. Louis: the Gateway Arch! It’s the perfect side trip while on this section of Route 66. Or visit Mustang Corral in Edwardsville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nMore ghost towns in Missouri, one of the big cities on Route 66, and their significance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Hannibal <\/strong>– It’s the hometown of Mark Twain, the legendary American author, and it’s just a stone’s throw from the historic Route 66.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pinhook <\/strong>– Experience history, scenic beauty, and the warmth of the locals near the Mississippi River.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Times Beach<\/strong> – Explore its haunting past, and don’t miss the visitor center at Route 66 State Park for valuable insights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nWarwick (First of the Oklahoma Ghost Towns on Route 66)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
You may know Oklahoma City to be a bustling town and a tourist destination, especially for the ones going on a road trip. But just a few meters away are ghost towns filled with buildings with few to no people, starting with Warwick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Warwick is another ghost town on Route 66. Seaba Station is a gas station dating back to the 1920s and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Located in Chandler, Warwick is a must-visit town with a unique historical significance. Despite its ghost town status, this hidden gem holds good things for history enthusiasts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The town boasts a gas station that predates Route 66 by an impressive five years. Remarkably, this station remained operational, specializing in the repair of military trucks until its closure in the 1990s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Oklahoma Route 66 association frequently uses it for its meetings. Address: 336992 OK-66, Chandler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bridgeport (Oklahoma)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bridgeport is almost a ghost town since it has few residents and still has things left to offer Route 66 travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Such as the remains of a post office, a water tank, and an original stretch, one of the longest on Route 66.
<\/ins><\/p>\n\n\n\nFoss Ghost Town in Oklahoma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Foss is practically a ghost town, although there are still some houses that appear to be inhabited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Foss, you can see a prison built in 1918, which looks like a box made of steel bars. You can also see the ruins of Kobel’s Gas Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you venture about ten miles from here, you’ll stumble upon Foss State Park. It’s a fantastic spot, offering 120 campsites right by the shores of a massive 8,800-acre lake. It’s the perfect place for a camping trip or a relaxing day by the water!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Texola (Oklahoma)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Texola is the last town in Oklahoma, the largest city on Route 66, before you reach Texas (or the first; it depends on where you come from). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was founded in 1901. Many of its residents were from Texas and Oklahoma, so its name came from a mix between Texas and Oklahoma.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nToday, fewer than 10 people live here, so many consider it a ghost town. However, there is still a bar that is still in operation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magnolia Service Station was fully restored and included in the U.S. Register of Historic Places in 1995. Address: Grand Ave. Route 66, Texola.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you want more stores, head to the nearby Depew, Oklahoma, and drive on the original Route 66 concrete laid there in 1928 and 1929!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Conway Ghost Town in Texas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Conway is practically another ghost town where you can still see some remnants of what was life on Route 66 in its golden years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Trading Post is a modern attraction on this stretch of Route 66. You can stop for a drink, buy a souvenir or just take a picture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Its owners intend to divert some traffic from the interstate to Conway and revive the area a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Bug Farm, 5 Volkswagen beetles, are buried near post-trading, Cadillac Ranch-style. I-40 Exit 96<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glenrio (One of the Ghost Towns along the New Mexico and Texas Border)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Glenrio is on the Texas-New Mexico border. So, it was a small town that grew up in two states simultaneously. It’s a place where the past meets the present, and you can still find remnants of its history, including neon signs<\/strong> that once lit up the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, the post office was established on the New Mexico side, but mail was left on the Texas side because there was a train stop there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There was never a gas station on the New Mexico side because taxes were prohibitive, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, this little town generated many disputes between these two states to see which of the two states received the taxes. It belongs to Texas and is a real ghost town.<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nMontoya Ghost Town in New Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Montoya is a ghost town. Here, you will see ruins and abandoned buildings. It is a great place to explore it if you like, but be careful! Some of its attractions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1936 Bridge. Approximately 1 kilometer before reaching Montoya, it crosses with an old bridge of Route 66 from 1936.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cemetery. It passes through an ancient cemetery, typical of the American West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hendren Home. Here are the remains of the building that once belonged to the Hendren family. Sylvan R. Hendren and Maria Ignacia Ulibarri Hendren were pioneers who settled in the area in the early nineteenth century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Richardson’s Store was a gas station, but now there are neither the pumps left nor closed off with a fence. Despite this, it is on the register of historical sites. If you go on I-40, it’s on exit 311.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cuervo, New Mexico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cuervo looks like another ghost town, which lived better moments years ago. You can see some abandoned buildings of old businesses that no longer cater to the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the Catholic church built during the First World War still stands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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