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Henderson Standard Marker

Quincy St. at Old 66
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Heading west from Dead Man's Curve there is a marker for the Henderson 1940s Standard Oil Station about where the 1926 alignment reconnects with the 1940s alignment. The marker is between the 1926 alignment and the abandoned westbound lanes of the 4 lane 66, now part of a hiking trail. It faces the trail and overlooks the old family dairy Farm site.

GPS: 40.564551, -88.902807

The marker has a couple of photos of the station and reads:

"Directly ahead lay the remnants of Henderson's Dairy, which was closed in 1942 due to a calling to war. Upon Jerry Henderson's return home from World War II in 1945, the Standard Service Station was built and opened. It was a small, family owned business that offered full service gasoline for 16.9 cents per gallon. The service station provided a lube room in which minor repairs were made and products such as spark plugs and tires were sold. Inside the quaint building, travelers and townspeople could purchase a Beich's Whiz, "the best candy bar there is" and ice cold six-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola for a nickle each. After 16 years of dependable service, this station was closed in 1963 due to increased competition and additional farming responsibilities. Henderson's Standard was a frequent stopping place that added to the character of Historic Route 66."

Photo(s): 2023