27 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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Miracle survivals and far-flung debris
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…
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Newman Brothers Building
· 0.1 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…
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Connor Hotel (Joplin, Missouri)
· 0.3 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.…
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Joplin Union Depot
· 0.5 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,…
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Bonnie & Clyde Garage Apartment
· 2.3 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…
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Elijah Thomas Webb Residence
· 5.0 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…
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Kan-O-Tex Service Station
· 6.9 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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66 Drive-In
· 10.1 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…
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Williams' Store
· 10.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Pull over here for a taste of old Route 66 at Williams' Store, a real survivor from the early days of cross-country travel. Leo Williams built this place in 1925, just a year before Route 66 was officially designated.…
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George Washington Carver National Monument
· 11.1 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…
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Diamond, Missouri's Real Jewel
· 11.9 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…
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Rainbow Bridge (Kansas)
· 12.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Get ready to cross a piece of Route 66 history: the Rainbow Bridge! This beautifully preserved Marsh arch bridge is a classic example of early 1900s engineering. Back in 1923, this bridge was built to carry Route 66,…
