US Route 66 - Kansas

What do you know about US Route 66? Take this U.S. Highways History Made Easy Trivia quiz.  You'll find answers at the bottom of the page.

1) When was the Kansas stretch of Route 66 completely paved?

• 1927
• 1929
• 1931

2) How many miles of Route 66 ran in Kansas?

• 12 miles
• 112 miles
• 212 miles

3) By the early 1960s, Kansas had the distinction of being the only Route 66 state to be completely bypassed.

• True or False?

4) In 1935, John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers called for a labor strike. Angry miners blocked Route 66 in front of what smelter?

• Anchor-Hocking
• Eagle-Pitcher
• Morton-Reynolds

5) What Kansas Governor declared Martial Law at the site to stop the violence?

• Alf Landon
• Harry Truman
• Lance Manning

6) On April 11, 1937, nine men were gunned down in front of the International Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers Union Headquarters. Where was the location?

• Galena, KS
• Helena, KS
• Morgan, KS

7) Built in 1922, what was the name of the bridge that crossed the Spring River?

• Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge
• Riverton Narrows Bridge
• Cummings Memorial Arch Bridge

8) Route 66 crosses Spring River at the historic town of Baxtar Springs. When was the town founded?

• 1858
• 1864
• 1892

9) In 1863, the Baxter Springs Massacre happened. Confederate guerrilla raiders attacked and massacred a small Union force under General. James G. Blunt. Who lead the Confederate forces?

• James Earl
• Josey Wales
• William Quantrill

10) In the late 1940s, what major league baseball star played for the Baxter Springs Whiz Kids?

• Roger Maris
• Mickey Mantle
• Johnny Callison

US Route 66 - Kansas Answers

1. 1929
2. 12 miles
3. True
4. Eagle-Pitcher
5. Alf Landon
6. Galena, KS
7. Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge
8. 1858
9. William Quantrill
10. Mickey Mantle

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