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WHERE THE MOTHER ROAD BEGINS Since 1926 Route 66 defined a remarkable era in our nations history and it lives on today in Illinois many Route 66 roadside attractions museums and restaurants its the shining ribbon of blacktop we call The Mother Road. SEARCH OR NAVIGATE ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 HERE Learn more about the Centennial the Route 66 Experience Click the Centennial logo to purchase merchandise available only through the Byway and click the Experience logo to learn more about the Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience. Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member Illinois Coal Museum at Gillespie Gillespie IL The Illinois Coal Museum in Gillespie is designed to stimulate appreciation for and knowledge of the role of coal mining in Illinois. Visitors can take a walk through the coal mining past but also have a look into the future of the industry.