Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Plano Edition
Crafted from extremely soft 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, this unisex jersey tee balances comfort with the eerie beauty of long-forgotten Route 66 ghost towns. Wearing the creepy "Ghost Town on Route 66" slogan, it's a tribute to Plano, Missouri: a town that once welcomed travelers but is now mostly forgotten.
Perfect for ghost town aficionados, Route 66 road trip enthusiasts, and those who enjoy or collect our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, this tee is a tribute to a town that time all but forgot. Plano reminds us the Mother Road is as much about its humble ruins as it is about its neon legends.
Salute Plano: a ghost town in Greene County remembered for its general store, post office, and service station that served the Mother Road before permanently vanishing into history. Plano's lost heritage still whispers along the Ozark section of Route 66.
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About Plano, Missouri: The Vanished Stop on Route 66
Plano sits on the 1926–1977 Route 66 route in Greene County, just west of the current I-44. The town got its name from the surrounding, relatively flat landscape on the Ozark plateau. Founded quietly in the late 19th century, the community originally supported a post office (1890-1931), a general store and small local farms. When Route 66 was commissioned in 1926, Plano briefly appeared on the map, catering to early travelers with gasoline and basic provisions.
Unlike larger towns that thrived with vibrant neon motels and diners, Plano remained consistently simple and rural. Its general store and gas station were enough to serve both locals and passing motorists.
However, as traffic patterns shifted and nearby Springfield rapidly expanded, Plano’s fortunes declined. By the mid-20th century, many of its businesses closed, leaving behind scattered ruins and silent foundations, turing Plano into a true Route 66 ghost town slowly being reclaimed by the landscape.
Today little remains of Plano but its name and lingering evidence in the Ozark region, yet its story endures as a vital piece of Route 66 history. Its memory is preserved through its proximity to Springfield attractions, such as the 1929 Rock Fountain Court and events like the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival. For seekers of the eerie and abandoned recesses of the Mother Road, Plano offers a subtle, ghostly reminder of the highway's lost towns and fading heydays.
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for premium softness
- Side seams for added structure and durability
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Classic crew neckline with a flattering unisex fit - true-to-size for all day comfort (see size chart for details)
- Fulfilled in the USA
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
