Landmarks & Historic Sites on Route 66

Site of the 1933 Bonnie and Clyde shootout in Joplin.

Historic bridge over US-69, no longer in use.

A ghost town and former mining hub abandoned after decades of toxic lead and zinc contamination made it uninhabitable.

Historic Route 66 U-shaped cabin court whose surviving office and sign recall Route 66 lodging history.

Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.

Historic log chapel reflecting Route 66’s frontier roots.

Historic train display celebrating Needles' railroad legacy.

Abandoned dead-end section of old Route 66 near Needles.

Restored Old West mining town, now a tourist attraction.

Former auto garage from Route 66’s heyday, now a relic.

Central corridor of historic Barstow with preserved architecture.

Former fueling station now weathered and empty.

Historic site celebrating travelers’ arrival in Cajon Pass.

Restored gas station with vintage signage.

Historic milestone marker along Foothill Boulevard.

Historic auto dealership building, now repurposed.

Historic Pasadena district with notable civic architecture.

Historic Pasadena church building.

Historic octagon-shaped residence in Pasadena.

Historic Los Angeles residence with early architectural style.

Historic downtown district preserving Los Angeles’ earliest settlements and cultural heritage.

Historic Los Angeles religious landmark founded in 1923.

Iconic 1893 building known for its ornate interior.

Historic funicular railway offering short rides in downtown LA.

Historic Los Angeles building once used by the Pacific Electric Railway.

Historic Art Deco high-rise in downtown Los Angeles.

Historic Los Angeles commercial building and annex.

Designed in 1927 by Frank Lloyd Wright's eldest son, who lived and worked here until his death in 1978, featuring distinctive Joshua tree textile block architecture.

Historic Los Angeles rail depot from the early 1900s.

Historic carousel building on the Santa Monica Pier featuring an early 20th-century merry-go-round.

Iconic skyscraper offering dramatic skyline and lake views.

Historic alignment of Route 66 passing through Riverton.

Marker identifying the point where Missouri, Oklahoma, and Kansas meet.

1849 brick house used during the Civil War as a hospital, headquarters, and temporary courthouse.

Historic train depot reflecting Joplin’s early transportation and rail history during its period of growth.

Historic site marking the location of Fort Blair, a Union outpost during the Civil War and the site of the 1863 Battle of Baxter Springs.

Memorial site honoring the historic Riviera Roadhouse.

Historic pedestrian footbridge offering scenic views.

Historic Pontiac police station with Route 66 connections.

Historic roadway segment in Atlanta, Illinois.

Solemn roadside memorial honoring the forced relocation of Native Americans.

French Renaissance-style capitol building in Springfield.

One of Illinois’ oldest covered bridges.

Original hand-laid brick section of Route 66.

Roadside shrine honoring travelers on Route 66.

Historic courthouse known for its massive size and architecture.

Historic Lutheran church with Route 66 ties.

Historic bridge crossing the Mississippi River, part of the original Route 66 path.

Historic St. Louis riverfront with cobblestones, shops, and nightlife.

Former post office preserved as a local landmark.

Historic courthouse along Route 66.

Abandoned Route 66-era gas station.

Historic civic building along Illinois’ Route 66 corridor.

Memorial honoring Constable Campbell, who died in the line of duty.

Local ballpark named in honor of Mickey Mantle.

Fire station honoring Route 66 heritage and local service.

Historic capitol building with tours and artwork.

Historic bridge over Lake Overholser along Route 66.

Abandoned cafe and gas station along Route 66.

Historic bridge along Route 66 near Sayre.