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Remembering Connie Echols
The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old. The Wagon Wheel Motel is the longest, continuously operated motel along Route 66.
The Route 66 Podcast pays a special tribute to Connie Echols, who passed away on May 2, 2026, at the age of 76 years old.
This episode was originally released in 2018 as Connie was nearing her 10th anniversary of owning and operating The Wagon Wheel Motel.
Join host Anthony Arno as he talks with Connie about:
Website: The Wagon Wheel Motel
Website: Wagon Wheel Facebook Page
Connie Echols, owner Wagon Wheel Motel
Show highlights:
- Connie's other profession before purchasing The Wagon Wheel Motel
- Early history of The Wagon Wheel Motel
- Most popular items sold at The Wagon Wheel Gift Shop
- Why the original motel garages were removed from adjoining rooms
- The original Wagon Wheel Neon sign and why there's only one sign facing east, and no sign facing travelers as they travel west
- Keeping in touch with other historic Route 66 Motels
- Latest projects at The Wagon Wheel that Connie is working on
- Local area attractions for Cuba, MO
- Annual events in the area
- Famous guests who stayed at The Wagon Wheel Motel
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