Historic military vehicle convoy to pass through Lawrence County

(From the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)

Residents of Lawrence County, a large convoy of historic military vehicles will be traveling Route 66 from Chicago, IL to California starting this month.

Those vehicles will pass through Lawrence County on Sunday September 24, 2017 starting at the east county line on 266 near Halltown around 10:00 a.m.

These vehicles will take a short detour south on 39 Highway to Mt. Vernon, around the Lawrence County Courthouse and down Veteran's Way to circle the Missouri Veteran's Home and then make it's way back to Route 66 en route to California.

This is a unique opportunity for the citizens of Lawrence County to salute our veterans as most if not all of the convoy will also be veterans themselves.

We would like to invite everyone in Lawrence County to come view this parade of history on September 24th. Perhaps one of the best locations to view it would be with our veterans at the veteran's home or around the square in Mt. Vernon and along Veteran's Way. Bring your flag and show your support. Let the veterans in your life know how much we appreciate their service and sacrifice. Invite them to come with you as well.

As many as 100 military vehicles will be on display. More information will be posted as it comes in.