Stamps celebrate 100 years of America's famed Route 66
Summary
Route 66, a famous road in the United States that stretches 2,448 miles, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To mark this, the US Postal Service has created a special series of stamps featuring photos by David J. Schwartz, who has spent 20 years photographing the route.Key Facts
- Route 66 is 2,448 miles long and runs through the United States.
- It is celebrating its 100th year in 2026.
- The US Postal Service made new stamps to honor this milestone.
- Photographer David J. Schwartz took pictures for the stamp series.
- Schwartz has spent 20 years documenting Route 66.
- The stamps show unique sights from each state the road passes through.
- There are eight different postmarks in the stamp series.
- Route 66 is known as an iconic American road.
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