🕰️ Historic Alignment

Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.

 

The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.

These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.

Routes Tagged: 🕰️ Historic Alignment

Colonel Glenn Road: Ferndale to Little Rock – Arkansas

Colonel Glenn Road: Ferndale to Little Rock – Arkansas

Take a relaxing 11-mile drive along Colonel Glenn Road from Ferndale to Little Rock, Arkansas. This eastbound route winds through forested neighborhoods and light commercial zones before reaching I-430 on the city’s edge.

Historic Route 66 – Sullivan to Fanning – Missouri

Historic Route 66 – Sullivan to Fanning – Missouri

Cruise 24 miles of Historic Route 66 from Sullivan to Fanning, Missouri — featuring small towns, classic roadside stops, Missouri Hick BBQ, the Murals of Cuba, and the World’s Largest Rocking Chair. A nostalgic slice of America’s Mother Road.

Natchez Trace Parkway: Gordonsburg Tennessee to Alabama

Natchez Trace Parkway: Gordonsburg Tennessee to Alabama

Cruise 50 miles along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway from Gordonsburg, TN to the Alabama state line. Explore Meriwether Lewis’s gravesite, pass through the Laurel Hill Wildlife Area, and stop in Collinwood before finishing at the Tennessee–Alabama border.

U.S. Route 412: Columbia to Gordonsburg – Tennessee

U.S. Route 412: Columbia to Gordonsburg – Tennessee

Cruise 20 miles west along U.S. Route 412 from Columbia to Gordonsburg, Tennessee, passing through the quiet charm of Hampshire and ending at the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway. A peaceful drive through rolling hills, forests, and rural beauty.

U.S. Highway 41A: Monteagle to Winchester – Tennessee

U.S. Highway 41A: Monteagle to Winchester – Tennessee

Take a scenic drive along U.S. Highway 41A from Monteagle to Winchester, Tennessee, through the historic town of Sewanee and the heart of the Cumberland Plateau. Discover mountain views, historic charm, and natural beauty along this 15-mile stretch.

Tennessee Route 99: Chapel Hill to Columbia

Tennessee Route 99: Chapel Hill to Columbia

Drive Tennessee Route 99 from Chapel Hill to Columbia for 12 scenic miles through farmland, forest, and river valleys. Follow this relaxing rural route to Columbia via Bear Creek Pike and key junctions with US-431 and I-65.

Missouri Highway 266: Springfield to Halltown

Missouri Highway 266: Springfield to Halltown

Cruise 17 scenic miles along Missouri Highway 266 from Springfield to Halltown, following a historic alignment of Route 66. Discover antique shops, farmland views, and the famous Gay Parita Sinclair Station on this short but memorable stretch of road.

U.S. Route 41: Chattanooga to Haletown – Tennessee

U.S. Route 41: Chattanooga to Haletown – Tennessee

Take a scenic 15-mile drive along U.S. Route 41 from Chattanooga to Haletown, Tennessee. This short but beautiful stretch travels through Lookout Valley, along the Tennessee River, and past Nickajack Lake—with forested hills, riverside views, and local history along the way.

Interstate 30: Texarkana to Dallas – Texas

Interstate 30: Texarkana to Dallas – Texas

Cruise 166 miles west on Interstate 30 from Texarkana to Dallas, Texas. From small towns and lakeside views to military sites and big city vibes, this route offers a cross-section of Northeast Texas life—all connected by one major highway.