Featured Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway Member
Wrens, GA
Since their humble beginnings in 1937, Stuckey’s has become an American icon and treasure, serving delicious candy and hospitality to travelers across the United States. With a $35 loan, WS “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr. founded Stuckey’s as a roadside pecan stand in Eastman, Georgia in 1937. Descendent Ethel “Stephanie” Stuckey, took over as CEO of Stuckey’s in 2019.
Presently, Stuckey’s boasts:
65 licensed locations
200+ retailers
Distribution center in Georgia
Pecan and candy plant to make Stuckey’s products
(800) 423-6171
Events & Festivals on Illinois Route 66
Downtown Bloomington – First Friday
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