Landmarks & Icons in Missouri

A faithfully restored 1930 Sinclair station preserving the nostalgia, history, and welcoming spirit of classic Route 66.

Restored filling station and general store from Route 66’s heyday.

Historic Route 66 bridge crossing the Meramec River.

Historic Route 66 roadway segment featuring dramatic curves and scenic Ozark views.

Steel truss bridge with deep Route 66 heritage.

Artist-created village with restored historic buildings and quirky art.

Historic courthouse square surrounded by preserved buildings and shops.

Historic garage and tire shop known for its vintage DeSoto-Plymouth roadside sign.

Peaked 1920s timber bridge on Oak Street known for the rollercoaster-like ride over the tracks.

Historic iron bridge from the early Route 66 alignment.

Historic car dealership building preserved from Route 66’s past.

Historic cabins from Route 66’s heyday, now decaying.

Historic bridge now closed to traffic.

Ornate mosque and event venue with rich history

Heritage plaza commemorating the birthplace of Route 66 with public art and interpretive displays.

Central gathering spot and plaza with Route 66 roots

A beloved 1955 Route 66 drive-in theater that entertained generations of locals and travelers before closing.

Late Victorian home on the National Register; a landmark of Cuba's early prosperity.

Preserved stone jail from Cuba’s early days—perfect for historic photo ops.

Site of the 1933 Bonnie and Clyde shootout in Joplin.

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

Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.

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

Former post office preserved as a local landmark.

Cottage-style former filling station in Kendricktown near the old Alt 66 and US 71 junction.

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

Romanesque courthouse with turreted tower in Carthage.

Long-abandoned garage, a relic of motoring past.

Historic Phillips service station along Route 66 in Joplin, representing the classic full-service stops that once fueled travelers across America.

Former roadside gas station along Route 66 in Joplin

Early Magnolia gas station dating back to 1925, showcasing one of the earliest fueling brands in American road travel.

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

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

Solemn roadside memorial honoring the forced relocation of Native Americans.

Historic courthouse along Route 66.

Abandoned Route 66-era gas station.

Location of the famous 1865 gunfight involving Wild Bill Hickok.

Historic multi-story downtown building

Ruins of a combined Texaco station and cafe at the old Route 66 and US 71 junction.

Surviving 1940s service station building along the historic Route 66 corridor.

Former Gulf station whose brick service building still survives on East Central Avenue.

1930s cottage-style filling station later reused under several names along Route 66.

Former Texaco service station located along Route 66 in Joplin,

Former roadside gas station along Route 66 in Joplin

Once a functioning roadside weld shop, now a rustic Route 66 relic.

Government courthouse with historic significance.

Former filling station and café, now a crumbling reminder of roadside hospitality.