History buffs can get their kicks on Historic Route 66 & Jefferson Highway
The Mother Road (1926-1985) that winds through Joplin. The route was revived circa 1990 and continues to run east-west on 7th Street, bordering the Murphysburg District. The north-south Jefferson Highway (1916-1926/29) has a historic route wayfinder sign at 4th Street and Moffet Avenue next to the Olivia Apartments. The Historic Murphysburg District properties are roughly on Sergeant, Moffet & Byers Avenues between 1st and 7th Streets.
Jefferson Highway
Route 66
The Mayflower Apartments