The Santa Jose Church, commonly called the Plaza Church, has stood in
San Jose since 1826. This was at a time when 1826 the church was sometimes
located in the center of the town plaza. The 1926 alignment of the Mother
Road runs on the south side of the church. There is supposed to be a Santa
Fe Trail Marker near the church, but I didn't spot it.
Photo(s): 2015
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Did
You Know: Many parts of the old 4 lane Route 66 were reverted to a 2 lane
road after 66 was realigned to the interstate. In many places the abandoned
lanes are still there.