Designation should help towns along the route

Last week the State of California officially recognized U.S. Highway Route 6, now known as State Route 14, in order to promote economic development and cultural preservation of inner cities, small towns and rural communities along the route in California.

“The recognition of this highway is important to the development of California,” said Assemblywoman Sharon Runner (R – Lancaster).  “I am proud to author this resolution, ACR 26, since this highway crosses through Lancaster and Palmdale.”

U.S Highway Route 6 was formerly known as the Grand Army of the Republic Highway and it is the nation’s second longest route that extends from Long Beach, California to Provincetown, Massachusetts.  This highway used to serve as the main street of many California’s cities and towns.  

California joins Pennsylvania in officially recognizing the historical significance of this route.  Many other states, such as Nebraska and Connecticut, are proposing to recognize the historical significance of U.S. Highway 6.  

“I encourage Californians to take a drive along U.S. Highway Route 6 and experience a piece of California’s history,” said Runner.