Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Strafford Edition
Spruce up your style with a piece of Route 66 history! This ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, made from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, captures one of the Mother Road's most unusual stories.
Featuring the signature slogan, “The Town with 2 Main Streets,” this shirt celebrates Strafford, Missouri: a rare town with a dual-downtown configuration influenced by both the railroad and the Mother Road. Not many towns can boast two Main Streets. This odd feature gives Strafford a truly unique identity on the Ozarks stretch of Route 66.
Perfect gift for history buffs, Route 66 road trippers and collectors who appreciate the offbeat personality of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection.
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About Strafford, Missouri: A Town Split by Rails and Road
Strafford was originally founded in 1869 as a railroad town, with its first Main Street built parallel to the tracks. When Route 66 was commissioned in 1926, a second Main Street quickly developed along the highway. This created a lasting, unusual layout with two thriving centers of commerce side-by-side, thus earning Strafford its famous nickname: “The Town with 2 Main Streets.”
For Mother Road travelers, Strafford became a practical and welcoming stop in Greene County. The Strafford Garage, built in 1923, served motorists from the earliest days of cross-country car travel and remained an important landmark throughout the highway's heydey. Businesses like the 1930s roadside restaurant, the Red Cedar Inn, anchored Strafford as a dependable rest stop between Springfield and the rolling hills beyond.
Today, Strafford commemorates both its railroad and Route 66 heritage, preserving memories of its twin downtowns. Because of its close proximity to Springfield, the Birthplace of Route 66, Strafford is deeply connected to the broader history of the highway. With its dual Main Street configuration and deep sense of Ozark heritage, Strafford remains one of the most unique towns along the Mother Road.
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
