Route 66 in Ash Fork, Arizona
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Only 19 miles west of Williams on Route 66 is the town of Ash Fork. One of the town's claim to fame is large number of stone quarries and stone yards in and around the town, with Ash Fork proclaiming itself "The Flagstone Capital of the World".
Ash Fork was on the route of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad in 1882, and later the Santa Fe Railroad. It was named for the many ash trees growing at the town site. The Fred Harvey Escalante Hotel was built there in 1907.
Route 66 brought a boost to the town’s economy. However, when the highway was widened in later years, many historic storefronts were demolished. Today, the town resides on the north side of I-40.
A popular attraction is the Ash Fork Route 66 Museum, located at 901 Old Route 66 operated by the Ash Fork Historical Society. Phone the museum at 928.637.0204
Map showing the location of Ask Fork on U.S. Route 66, between Williams and Seligman, Arizona
Welcome to Ash Fork, Arizona on Historic Route 66 |
Ash Fork Route 66 Museum |
Route 66 Museum Interior Exhibits |
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Interactive Map of Ash Fork, Arizona
Lodging Options Along Route 66 Near Ash Fork
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