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Wayside Exhibit

62xx Joliet Rd., Countryside, IL
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The "Farms and Quarries" Wayside Exhibit tells about the nature of this area in the early days. The quarry, about a mile from this spot, was the source of much of the stone used for Route 66 in this area. Just up the road at the NE corner of the intersection with S. LaGrange Rd. is the former location of the Marx Brothers chicken farm. I knew they were famous comedians, but had no idea they were chicken farmers.

The smaller sign tells us that Countryside is a National Scenic Byway Community.

Look for the Route 66 Wayside Exhibit sign across the street from the Holiday Inn.

Photo(s): 2016