Check out “The Largest Rocking Chair on Route 66”

During our trip on Old Route 66, we made a stop at the “World’s Largest Rocking Chair on Route 66” in Fanning Missouri. The once “World’s Largest Rocking Chair” now believed to be the 2nd largest, was erected on historic Route 66 next to the Fanning Outpost General Store in 2008. Designed by John R. Bland and fabricated by Joe Medwick the chair stood at 42 feet tall and 20 feet wide – it was the biggest rocking chair in all of America!

The Fanning 66 Outpost General Store has probably one of the largest selections of Route 66 merchandise in Missouri. This is worth the stop in Missouri, even if just to snap a photo and stretch your legs. This is a great place to be and perfect for photos. Learn more about our Mother Road Collection of Sangamon Watches, browse here.

Address: 5957 Hwy ZZ
Cuba, Missouri, 65453
United States


Whimsy Tea Company and Sangamon Watch Company Join Efforts to Promote Local Brands in Springfield Illinois

Springfield Illinois based Whimsy Tea Company and Sangamon Watch Company are teaming up to boost social media marketing efforts for local brands and fine products. Each year hundred of thousand people from all over the world come to Springfield for Lincoln and Route 66 related sightseeing and business trips, most of the tourists and business people from other states and countries are not aware of local products and fine services that they can bring home with them. Whismsy Tea Company and Sangamon Watch Company will increase online marketing presence through effectively using Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Whimsy tea and Sangamon watches would be perfect gifts for everyone who visit Springfield Illinois. Products from the companies can be purchased online or by visiting local retail partners in Springfield.

Whimsy Tea Company was founded to provide the highest quality of teas, herbal infusions, and tea-infused products to consumers with the utmost of convenience. Sangamon Watch Company was inspired by rich American history, heritages and the heartland values and produces finest watches for busy executives and small business owners as well as history lovers and watch collectors. Both companies are established by local folks and have been featured by Springfield Business Journal in Springfield Illinois. The owner are willing to work with other local companies to promote Springfield businesses.

If you are a small business owner and active in social media in Springfield Illinois or in any other states, we welcome your ideas on possible collaboration. Contact: brian@SangamonWatches.com

Fun at at Route 66 Festival and Car Show

Every late September, our families and friends enjoy going to historical downtown Springfield Illinois to celebrate the golden age of Route 66. Yesterday our kids loved seeing classic cars, eating corn dogs ice creams, and enjoying the music! There are a lot cool cars, so much fun!!! Route 66 is one of key historical heritages of the United States.

Celebrate the Golden Age of Route 66, International Route 66 Mother Road Festival and Car Show in Springfield Illinois USA