Chambless, California
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Chambless is a ghost town in the Mojave Desert of San Bernardino County, California, United States, just south of Interstate 40 along the famous U.S. Route 66. Chambless, originally known as Chambless Station, is one of the "alphabet towns" located along Route 66 that provided water towers to service the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. It was once a common tourist stop for Route 66 travelers but has essentially disappeared since the opening of I-40 in 1973.
In 2005, the population of Chambless was 6 residents and one dog, as posted on a sign entering the town. There is a Historical Landmark just east of the town that explains some of the history of the alphabet towns along Route 66. Also in Chambless was the Roadrunner Cafe, which finally closed its doors in 1995.
The ZIP Code is 92319 and the community is inside area code 760.
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