About Historic Route 20

Founded in 2012, Historic Route 20 is committed to raising the profiles of local communities, small mom and pop shops, historic sites and to encourage travel and economic development along the original 1926 alignments of US Route 20.

Travel through scenic and rural landscapes. See where history that shaped the nation took place. Visit one of many National Parks.  Experience the local culture and meet friendly people!  All waiting for you on Route 20.

Route 20 is currently the longest highway in the United States stretching 3,365 miles from Boston, MA to Newport, OR.

The Historic Route 20 Association is a 501 (c)-3 not for profit public charity.

Raising the Profiles of Small Towns

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Alden, Iowa

Membership

As a private, nonprofit institution, membership is what drives the Historic US Route 20 Association to success on its mission to preserve and promote the many great sites along the longest highway in the United States

We invite you to take part in this journey, and help sustain this important nonprofit organization by becoming a member today.

As a private, nonprofit institution, membership is what drives the Historic US Route 20 Association to success on its mission to preserve and promote the many great sites along the longest highway in the United States. 

BECOME A MEMBER
Visit the Historic Route 20 Info Center at 17 Bridge Street in Seneca Falls, New York
Map of Historic Route 20

Buy Your Historic Route 20 Signs

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Have you seen our signs on Historic Route 20? Would you like one for your yard, barn, establishment or even town? We are once again offering our official highway grade Historic Route 20 signs. Each sign is made from pre-drilled highway grade aluminum with 3M Diamond facing. Some of our signs have been in place … Read more

Membership

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As a private, nonprofit institution, membership is what drives the Historic US Route 20 Association to success on its mission to preserve and promote the many great sites along the longest highway in the United States. Student / Senior Member – $20 Eligible students and seniors (+60) may become members at a discounted rate.  Your … Read more

Route 20s long trek to reach the Pacific

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Route 20: Boston to Astoria When the route of US Highway 20 was announced in November, 1925, it was heralded as the nations coast to coast highway! A through route connecting Boston, MA to Astoria, OR! The process to determine which road ways would become federal highways started with the Federal Highway Act of 1921. … Read more

Become an Iowa Passport Station

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Introducing the New Historic Highway 20 Passport – Iowa The Historic Highway 20 Passport Sticker Program is designed to feature every city along the Historic Route between Dubuque and Sioux City. A Passport Book will be printed through various sponsorships and be distributed to each Passport Station. Each passport station will receive 5 books with … Read more

The Historic Route 20 Brewery, Winery & Distillery Trail

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Welcome to the our new Historic Route 20 Brew/Wine/Distillery Trail! With the growth of the Historic Route 20 footprint, we want to expand to include as many local businesses as possible along the route!  We have decided to create the new Historic Route 20 Brew/Wine/Distillery Trail!   This would give people passing through or staying near … Read more