LEBANON, Mo. (KY3) – Route 66 centennial events began in Missouri today as national and state leaders outlined upcoming celebrations marking 100 years of the historic highway.
The Drive Home Tour stopped in Lebanon as they made their way across Route 66 to open the Detroit Auto Show. The tour stopped at Shepherd Hills outlet, which has its own history with the Mother Road.
“My family has had a business on Route 66 since I was in the 2nd grade. Mom and Dad had a 10-unit motel, the Capri Motel, from 1961 to 67. And then in 1972, Mom started Shepherd Hills Factory Outlet in this location. And we’ve been here ever since,” said Rod Reid, who is now chairman of the Federal Route 66 Commission.
Postal Service to issue centennial stamps
Reid announced that the United States Postal Service will issue a Route 66 Centennial stamp, with one stamp from each of the states that Route 66 passes through. The Missouri stamp will feature the Munger Moss neon sign…