Historic US 80 Sale to begin Friday
The historic US 80 Hi-Way Sale will begin at 8 a.m. daily Friday through Saturday, Oct. 16 through 18. and should draw crowds from far and wide looking for a bargain, according to the East Texas Tourism Association.
Organized to promote and increase tourism trade and traffic along US 80, the first coast-to-coast, all-weather highway in America, the 2,400 mile route begins in Savannah, Ga., makes its way through East Texas and concludes in San Diego, Calif.
The three-state event will cover a 392-mile route – one of the nation’s longest –from Mesquite, through Louisiana to Jackson, Miss.
“We intend to keep the name and legacy alive,” said Mary Ramos, ETTA director. “There will be hundreds of sales going on … more than you can shop in a day. This is a great fund-raising opportunity for churches, civic clubs and individuals.”
Each city along the route is responsible for its part in the sale.
