Landmark

Gardner Jail

Gardner, Illinois

Mile Marker 64 mi from Chicago

Typical Visit 10 min

Highway Historic Route 66

Step back in time at the Gardner Jail, a well-preserved piece of the Mother Road's history. Explore the small cells and imagine life for those who passed through this compact, 1920s limestone structure that once served as a local law enforcement hub. It's a tangible connection to the past for travelers journeying along this iconic American highway.

Gardner Jail sits at mile 65 of Route 66 in Gardner, Illinois. Heading west, it's about 1 mi past Riviera Memorial Place and 8 mi before Pioneer Gothic Church.

400 E Mazon St, Gardner, IL 60424, USA, Gardner, Illinois

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