Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Spencer Edition
Crafted from ultra-soft 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, this unisex jersey tee blends classic comfort with the adventurous spirit of Route 66. Featuring the slogan "Established 1886," it celebrates Spencer, Missouri: a tiny roadside town that evolved into one of the Mother Road's best-preserved stops.
Perfect for history buffs, road trip warriors and collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, this tee captures the simple, enduring charm of early American road travel.
Celebrate Spencer: a small Lawrence County community whose history spans from the 19th-century pioneer era to the mid-century rise of the automobile. Its beautifully restored four-building complex, featuring the classic general store and Sinclair gas station, provides visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time.
Spencer's quiet resilience and dedication to preservation make it an essential and unforgettable stop along the Mother Road.
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About Spencer, Missouri: A Preserved Ozark Landmark
Spencer sits along the 1926-1977 alignment of Route 66 in Lawrence County, just off MO-96. Founded in 1886, the town stayed small but had the essentials such as a post office, a school, and a general store. When Route 66 was commissioned, Spencer became a modest but meaningful roadside stop, offering supplies, fuel, and a sense of community for travelers winding through the Ozarks.
Back in the highway's heyday, Spencer offered a classic setup: a general store, a Sinclair gas station for motorists, and a small garage for roadside repairs. Those buildings anchored the town and became touchstones for travelers driving westward in the 1920s and 1930s. Even as Route 66 eventually bypassed the town and the facilities declined, Spencer's quiet charm endured.
In the early 2000s, preservationists Francis and Mary Ryan restored Spencer's four-building complex, including the gas station, store, and garage. Their work turned Spencer into one of Missouri's best-preserved roadside stops. Today, visitors can step back in time and imagine Route 66 as it once was-a two-lane road lined with places like Spencer, where the journey mattered as much as the destination.
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
