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  Dallas, Texas - Muffler Man - Happy Halfwit

  Happy has been removed. An employee said that he had been donated or sold to some sort of museum, but was short on the details of what and where that might be. The only thing for certain is the new business sign is boring.

  [RhondaR, 09/26/2022]
  Muffler Man - Happy Halfwit:
  

  Directions:

  Ken's Muffler and Brake, frontage road parallel to I-75, just north of Fitzhugh Avenue on the east side.

  Hours:

  Removed by new corporate owner in June 2022.

  Status:

  Gone

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  Belvidere, Nebraska - Thayer County Museum

  Ten buildings on 8 acres are on exhibit in a town of only 37 people. The museum tells the history of southern Nebraska. It has the only steel mill wheel in the entire state, and other unique items.

  [Robert Reinke, 09/26/2022]

  Listed among the museum's "Famous Locals" is Larry "Beef" Lueders, a minor league baseball player, and Jennifer Reinke, who won the 1967 National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling "Chihuahua."

  Thayer County Museum:
  

  Address:

  

  110 9th St., Belvidere, NE

  Directions:

  Downtown, on the south side of 9th St., just west of its intersection with C St.

  Hours:

  W 2-4, Su 2-4, or by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.

  Phone:

  402-768-2147

  Admission:

  Donations welcome.

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  Catoosa, Oklahoma - The Blue Whale
  

  Instagram darling of Route 66, the happy Blue Whale has been beached beside the Mother Road since 1972.

  Roadsideamerica.com Report... [09/25/2022]
  
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  Corbin, Kentucky - Colonel Sanders Statue

  A quick stop by on Sunday morning with not much traffic. We had easy street parking in front of Sanders Park. This park was established to recognize all who have contributed to the greatness of Corbin, of which Sanders is one.

  [EC, 09/24/2022]
  Colonel Sanders Statue:
  

  RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report

  Address:

  

  E. Monroe St., Corbin, KY

  Directions:

  Downtown, on the northbound (right) side of US Hwy 25W/N. Main St., just north of its intersection with E. Monroe St.

  RA Rates:

  Worth a Detour

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  Ellinwood, Kansas - The Underground

  Incredible, and rich in history! It's interesting to see the southern German architectural inspiration for these tunnels. The tour guides give detailed accounts of how they were used and the steps taken to preserve them.

  [Katye Wray, 09/24/2022]
  The Underground:
  

  Address:

  

  E. Santa Fe Blvd, Ellinwood, KS

  Directions:

  The stairs leading to The Underground are downtown, on the northeast corner of US Hwy 56/E. Santa Fe Blvd and Main St.

  Hours:

  Tours by appt. only. M-Sa 9am - 5 pm, Su noon - 5 pm. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.

  Phone:

  620-617-6915

  RA Rates:

  Worth a Detour

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