Founded in 1990, the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, a non-profit corporation, is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and protection of both the surface and memories of this magnificent old highway. While there are only 13.2 miles of Route 66 in Kansas, the sights and attractions along the way are as remarkable today as they were in their "heyday".

Old Route 66 crosses the extreme southeastern corner of the Sunflower state on an alignment 13.2 miles long on its way west. While Route 66's forage into Kansas was short, it was also sweet. Hardworking Kansas citizens concreted all 13.2 miles of their length of Route 66 by 1929. The Route passed through the historic lead mining communities of Galena and Baxter Springs. All 13.2 miles of Old U.S. Route 66 is still maintained as state highway today, but is no longer identified as U.S. 66, although one segment east of Riverton is posted as Kansas State Highway 66. The scenery is quite pleasant with rolling hills and clumps of woods. There are also some old historic bridges and stretches of pavement. Galena's Mining Museum, Eisler Brothers Grocer, Rainbow Bridge, Baxter's Historical Museum and Heritage Center, Murphey's Resturant and Cafe on the Route add to the list of unique Kansas route 66 attractions.

Whichever segments of Kansas Historic Route 66 you travel, we can help you make the most of your trip. The members of our association are eager to answer your questions. We are located in the Baxter Springs Historical Museum and Heritage Center, just off Kansas Route 66, at 8th and East Avenue in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Stop in and visit the museum. Check out the Rt 66 and Kansas souvenirs available for purchase. Then, take a leisurely drive on the 13.2 miles of Route 66 that Kansas proudly maintains.

Whether you're looking for interesting places to explore, or just a nice long drive in the open air Historic Route 66 delivers! We hope you will join us in this interesting and exciting journey!