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[Bankhead Highway historic marker]

Description: Photograph of the text on a historic marker about Bankhead Highway, America's first transcontinental highway, which spans from Washington, D.C. to San Diego, California and passes through Texas. This image was taken in Mount Vernon, Texas, where Bankhead Highway serves as Main Street.
Date: 2015~
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Unconventional Picnic Delights: The Pilgrim's Pride Roadside Oasis]

Description: Take a quirky detour on US 271 between Pittsburg and Mt. Pleasant to discover one of Texas' most unique roadside picnic areas. Nestled at Pilgrim's Pride's frozen chicken distribution center, this picnic spot offers more than just a place to dine. Under a canopy adorned with a mammoth likeness of company founder Lonnie "Bo" Pilgrim, you'll find a charming statue of him reading the Bible alongside his beloved pet chicken, Henrietta. Experience an offbeat picnic experience, where history and whim… more
Date: 2003-08~
Creator: Mallory, Randy
Location: 33.061636 -94.965643
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Gulf Refining Company station in Mount Vernon, Texas]

Description: Photograph of a Gulf Refining Co. filling station in Mount Vernon, Texas, taken from a right-side angle. The building is visible in the central and right portions of the image, surrounded by a dirt lot. A sign that reads, "That Good Gulf Gasoline," can be seen to the left.
Date: 193X
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[West Main St., Mount Vernon, Texas, in the snow]

Description: Photograph of West Main Street in Mount Vernon, Texas. Four individuals are walking side-by-side through the snow on the left side of the photograph, between a Mobilgas sign in the center of the image and the gas station building to the left. Other Main Street businesses can be seen on either side of a snow-covered road in the background. A car is driving past the camera to the right.
Date: 193X
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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