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Route 66

Stories and places connected to Route 66, Jefferson Highway, and travel through Joplin.

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Route 66 in and around Murphysburg

Read about Route 66, Jefferson Highway, local travelers, filling stations, and businesses along Joplin's historic roads.

Historic Highways…Jefferson and Route 66 in Joplin Missouri

History buffs can get their kicks on Historic Route 66 & Jefferson Highway The Mother Road (1926-1985) that winds through Joplin. The route was…

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WOMEN ON JOPLIN’S ROUTE 66

WOMEN ON JOPLIN’S ROUTE 66 TIMELINE Historic Route 66: 1926 to 1985 Dorothy Peck at Mac’s Pie Shop-Bakery-Donuts: 1957 to 1984 Emma Sue Hills at Mr. Swiss & Hillbilly Hills: 1967 to 1987

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Route 66 Shamrock Filling Station

Shamrock filling station ~ 2312 E Utica StreetThe station served the travelers driving route 66, most recently it was Dales Barber Shop

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Route 66 Places

Open the places directory filtered by Route 66 connections when you want individual landmarks.

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Treasure Hunt

Use the game experience to find real historic sites in and around Joplin.

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Local History

Browse homes, people, architecture, veterans, and historic markers.

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