The village of Godley was once considered a “booming” town. In the glory days of coal mining Godley, which was incorporated in 1888, commercial business was lively.

Godley is home to the Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum and has a rich mining history. Godley is a great stop on your Route 66 trek where you can learn more at the Illinois Route 66 Mining Museum and take a pic next door at the 66 selfie stop.