Hamel, IL
Hamel was first settled in 1818, but was not incorporated until 1955. Today it has about 400 residents.
Keep an eye out for St Paul's Lutheran Chuch on the frontage road outside of town with its distinctive blue neon cross.
Also stop by Pink Elephant Antiques. It has a Giant Muffler Man outside. How cool would it be to buy that!
Hamil is the home of Weezy's Roadhouse (formerly Scotty's), which first opened in the 1930s and was an Al Capone hang-out. It has been redone, and now is more of a family oriented diner with a strong Route 66 theme. It has a small bar. Although it has undergone significant renovation, some of the old roadhouse feel remains. It also is a big biker spot, and participates in lots of poker runs and other biker events.
From Hamel, follow Old US Route 66 to Edwardsville
From Hamel, follow Hwy 157 through a Stop sign and continue on s it becomes the Frontage Rd - Go to a T and go right (there is no sign, but that will be Wordon Rd) - In a couple of hundred yards, there will be sign showing Historic Route 66 1940-77 straight ahead, and Historic Route 66 going left - Go left on Hwy 4 toward Staunton - Cross some RR tracks, go two miles, and turn right on Williamson Rd (Route 66) - Go left on Seivers, which will become Madison, to Staunton
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