Lexington In The Spotlight Today

Forrest Visits Lexington

8 Miles Today;  A beautiful clear day to walk.  Forrest experienced the best of this mid-February day.  The stars in the early morning 28 degree weather, and a sunrise that made me think of warmer days ahead.  My Route 66 virtual journey is  starting in my opinion to smooth out.  I find soooooooooooo much information on the Internet it's hard to write just one or two paragraphs.  I'm not a writer but a man who has a thirst for history.  Today my travels put me in the town of Lexington, Illinios (pop 2,100).  Lexington which is located between Pontiac and Bloomington/Normal Illinois was founded in 1928.  Named after the Massachusetts battleground during the American Revolution.  Lexington's heyday was the years the now famous Route 66 and travelers pass through here visiting it's nine gas station and many eateries. For nearly 50 years with Route 66 as it's backdrop Lexington, Illinois would be a popular stop on the famous America road.  Unfortunately in June, 1970 a tornado destroyed many of the town's historic buildings.  That's it for this  the 17th day of February in Forrest's life.   Until tomorrow God Bless Walk Forrest Walk