06/17/2026
Let’s travel back in time to meet the man behind the Mother Road.
Often referred to as the “Father of Route 66,” Cyrus S. Avery was a prominent Tulsan who took a major role in planning, naming, and promoting the road.Â
In Episode 1 of Tulsa Route 66 Chronicles (hosted by radio legend John Erling), we learn more about Avery and how he went to bat for Route 66 and Tulsa.