Historic Route 66
Russell Soulsby Station, IL
Built as a Shell Station in 1926 by Henry Soulsby, the building ranks as one of the oldest filling stations still standing on Route 66. The building was enlarged and eventually added an adjacent TV repair business. It remained in the Soulsby family and was operated until 1991. The Soulsby Station Society, founded by noted author and Route 66 historian Tom Teague, provided the preservation effort that saved this treasure and helped it achieve National Register status.
Photo Credits
- © April 2003 Illinois Route 66 Heritage Project. Photo by Patty Kuhn
Quick Facts
- Location:
710 West First South Street in Mt. Olive, Illinois
- N 39.071° W 89.736° [?]
- Hours of Operation:
The interior is open on a limited basis, but the exterior is always available.
Local Information
- Soulsby Station on Route 66:
- The Route 66 Association of Illinois keeps current information on this site, dealing with preservation efforts, motor tours, and other activities along Historic Route 66.
