Dixie Travel Plaza

[2] It was established by J.P. Walters and John Geske in 1928 on old US Route 66 as a small sandwich stand in a truck mechanic's garage.

[6][7] In 2003, after Dixie changed ownership, the museum was moved to a new, larger location in Pontiac, Illinois.

[11] The name was expanded into a chain when the new owners bought two additional truck stop locations and branded them as Dixie Travel Plazas.

In January, 2009, Dixie Travel Plaza was sold again to Ben Gulley of LeRoy, Illinois, after which it underwent a major renovation.

In June, 2012, it was sold to Road Ranger of Rockford, Illinois, after which it underwent a complete remodel.