Carthage, Missouri

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US Route 71 2 songs U.S. Route 66 19 songs Interstate 44 5 songs Will Rogers Turnpike 2 songs U.S. Route 59 9 songs

History of Carthage

Diamond, Missouri's Real Jewel RoadyGoat

A town called Diamond out on the Missouri prairie sounds like a gem story, somebody finding sparkle in the dirt. But the diamond here was never a stone. Early settlers looked out across the flat grassland and saw a stand of trees growing in a distinct diamond shape, a four-sided grove against the open prairie. They called it Diamond Grove, and the town that grew up nearby borrowed the name, eventually trimmed to just Diamond. The real treasure here turned out to be a person. This is the birthplace of George Washington Carver, the scientist who transformed Southern agriculture from a small farm just outside town. The grove gave the name. The boy gave the place its fame.

10.7 mi away

Miracle survivals and far-flung debris RoadyGoat

1915

On May 22, 2011, an EF5 tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri, with winds over 200 mph. It killed 158 people and injured more than 1,150. But here is what storm country never forgets: the day after, seventeen people were pulled alive from collapsed homes. And the wind scattered Joplin's paper world for miles. Medical records from the destroyed St. John's hospital turned up in Greene and Polk counties, well to the east, and folks far away mailed home photographs they found in their yards. The longest documented debris journey is older still. After the Great Bend, Kansas tornado of November 10, 1915, a canceled check was found in a cornfield near Palmyra, Nebraska, about 305 miles away. A four-page love letter rode 70 miles. So when the wind cleans out, check the fence line. You might be holding someone's whole life.

11.2 mi away

Carthage Courthouse Square - Route 66

1842

A historic Ozarks town where the first full-scale land battle of the Civil War was fought and Route 66 later brought a new era of American travel through its Victorian courthouse square.

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12 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

Carthage Courthouse Square - Route 66 · 2.0 mi · Historical Marker
A historic Ozarks town where the first full-scale land battle of the Civil War was fought and Route 66 later brought a new era of American travel through its Victorian courthouse square.
Boots Court Motel · 2.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a night at the Boots Court Motel, a beautifully restored icon of Route 66 Americana. Arthur and Ilda Boots opened the Boots Court here in Carthage in 1939. Located at the crossroads of U.S. Routes 66 and…
66 Drive-In · 2.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over for a blast from the past at the 66 Drive-In, a relic from the golden age of roadside Americana. This drive-in opened its gates on September 22, 1949, offering a then-novel entertainment experience. Before…
Elijah Thomas Webb Residence · 7.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look at that house! It's not just pretty; it's a survivor, a real testament to a bygone era in Webb City. This magnificent three-story residence, built around 1891, was the home of Elijah Thomas Webb. It's a stunning…
Diamond, Missouri's Real Jewel · 10.7 mi
A town called Diamond out on the Missouri prairie sounds like a gem story, somebody finding sparkle in the dirt. But the diamond here was never a stone. Early settlers looked out across the flat grassland and saw a…
Joplin Union Depot · 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Look to your left, and imagine a grand gateway to Joplin, bustling with life and the rumble of mighty trains! This very spot was once the beating heart of transportation for decades. This magnificent Joplin Union Depot,…
Connor Hotel (Joplin, Missouri) · 11.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Ever wonder what secrets are buried beneath a parking lot? Here in Joplin, it's the story of the Connor Hotel. Built between 1906 and 1908, the Connor Hotel was a grand, Beaux-Arts style building right on Main Street.…
Newman Brothers Building · 11.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb
From 1910 to 1972, this building housed Newman's Department Store, a Joplin institution that dressed generations of families. It was more than just a store; it was a downtown hub. Before you stands the Newman Brothers…
Miracle survivals and far-flung debris · 11.2 mi
On May 22, 2011, an EF5 tornado tore through Joplin, Missouri, with winds over 200 mph. It killed 158 people and injured more than 1,150. But here is what storm country never forgets: the day after, seventeen people…
George Washington Carver National Monument · 11.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming spot marks the beginning of an extraordinary life. Here, George Washington Carver, born into slavery during the 1860s, spent his formative years, developing a deep connection to the land. After…
Bonnie & Clyde Garage Apartment · 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
This unassuming apartment building marks a pivotal moment in the story of Bonnie and Clyde. In 1933, the Barrow Gang, including Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, holed up here. They were trying to keep a low profile, but…
Kan-O-Tex Service Station · 17.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over! You're looking at a piece of Route 66 history right here at the Kan-O-Tex Service Station. It's more than just a snack stop; it's a time capsule. This station originally opened in 1934, serving travelers…

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