Cyrus Avery

Cyrus Avery

Cyrus Stevens Avery (1871–1963) was known as the "Father of Route 66". He created the route while a member of the federal board appointed to create the Federal Highway System, then pushed for the establishment of the U.S. Highway 66 Association to pave and promote the highway.

Read more about Cyrus Avery:  Early Life and Move To Oklahoma, Later

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