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  • Kan-O-Tex Service Station on The World Map

    The Kan-O-Tex was once just another regional oil refinery along the Mother Road. Back in 1934 when the station was built, the 13 mile stretch of Route 66 which runs through Kansas was bustling. Small towns like Galena, Riverton, and Baxter Springs were once mineral rich boom towns which attracted tourists and workers alike. Diners, […] More

  • Historic Site along the Shortest Stretch of the DBH

    Kansas has the shortest stretch of Route 66 totaling only 13.2 miles. Baxter Springs is one of a few towns along that piece of road. It’s here that you’ll find the Independent Oil and Gas Service Station, a proud tribute to the DBH and its history. What immediately stands out about The Independent upon first […] More

  • Lead Mines of Galena, Kansas

    Galena, Kansas, takes its name from its most valuable resource – lead sulfide ore, which is also known as galena. Lead was discovered in this part of Kansas in 1877 and caused a mining boom in the region. Lead was an incredibly important in the late 1800s because it was used in ammunition, plumbing, paint, […] More

  • Getaway Highway: Bonnie and Clyde’s Path to Infamy

    It’s the morning of April 13th, 1933. W.D. Jones and Clyde Barrow leave their Joplin, Missouri, garage apartment – presumably to pull off another job. Bonnie Parker and Blanche Barrow sit inside, and soon they hear the V8 Ford returning. The car is having engine problems. As W.D. and Clyde lower the garage door, police […] More

  • Over the Rainbow Bridge, Kansas

    The Route 66 of today sometimes veers off from the original direction of America’s Main Street. Here, at DBH, we want to present the full spectrum of the Mother Road by showing you current attractions, hotels, restaurants, etc. as well as past sights, historic events, and lore. The Rainbow Bridge, or the Brush Creek Bridge, […] More

  • Kansas Stretch of Route 66: Hidden Gems and Historic Haunts

    Hey there, folks! RJ here, your guide to the grand ol’ Route 66 through the heart of Kansas. Now, let me tell ya, Kansas might only have a short stretch of this legendary road, but boy, does it pack a punch with charm and history. We’re talking about a mere 13 miles, but it’s 13 […] More