The Lincoln Courier in Lincoln, Ill., reports that the Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau in Logan County is paying for two billboards to try to draw Interstate 55 travelers into the town.
The signs also will feature a resurrection of one of the bureau’s earlier logos – Lincoln’s hat hung on a Route 66 sign – combined with the new Web site address. The new Web site is still under construction. Both will promote the dual theme of Logan County’s Abraham Lincoln sites and Route 66.
As the county’s fairs and festivals approach, the billboards will promote those events.
“I think it’s important to note that we are trying to capitalize on the traffic going to Springfield from Chicago to see the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (and returning),” Ladd said.
He said the billboards will serve as a reminder that people can supplement their Abe experience with Logan County sites.
“Also, Illinois Route 66 has been designated as a scenic byway,” Ladd said, “so its importance continues to be on the rise.”
One of our favorite places to visit, what with that beautiful courthouse, theater, and phone booth on the roof of city hall (that’s right, a phone booth. Calling Captain 66 to the rescue).
Love that great Bonanza Steak House and those melt-in -your-mouth chocolate chip cookies and rolls.
Sad to see the Old Mill slowly dying. RoadDog