Cyrus Avery

Cyrus Stevens Avery (1871–1963) was known as the "Father of Route 66".  He created the route while a member of the federal board appointed to create the Federal Highway System, then pushed for the establishment of the U.S. Highway 66 Association to pave and promote the highway.

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Category:Businesspeople from Pennsylvania
Category:1871 births
Category:1963 deaths