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Godley, Illinois: Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum

Small museum documents the unglamorous work of Illinois coal mining, made sexy with the addition of "Route 66" to its name. Pose outside with a cut-out miner and mule.

Address:
150 S. Kankakee St., Godley, IL
Directions:
In town, on the northbound side of Route 66, at the intersection of Kankakee St.
Hours:
M, W, F 9-12 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
815-514-0263
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Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum.

Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum

Route 66 mining museum. Small display, good photo-op.

[Gloria, 03/13/2024]

The unglamorous work of coal mining, made sexy with the addition of "Route 66" to the museum name. Tourists can pose outside with a cut-out miner and mule.


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