11 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
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George Washington Carver National Monument
· 9.8 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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Second Battle of Newtonia Site
· 10.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb
You're standing near a crucial spot: the Second Battle of Newtonia. It marked the end of Confederate General Sterling Price's ambitious Missouri Raid in 1864. Price hoped to capture Missouri for the Confederacy, drawing…
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Diamond, Missouri's Real Jewel
· 10.8 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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First Battle of Newtonia
· 10.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb
Right here, you're driving through a forgotten battlefield where Confederate and Union forces clashed in a pivotal, but little-known, Civil War battle. On September 30, 1862, Confederate soldiers under Colonel Douglas…
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Bonnie & Clyde Garage Apartment
· 16.2 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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Peoria (town)
· 16.9 mi · Eohc
You're driving through Ottawa County, passing by the site of Peoria. This place owes its existence to the Tri-State Lead and Zinc District, which boomed from 1891 to 1896. At its peak, Peoria was a bustling mining camp…
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Jolly Mill
· 17.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb
From whiskey distillery to grist mill, discover the colorful history of this site on Capps Creek. You're approaching Jolly Mill, a place that started with a bang and kept on grinding. Back in 1848, Thomas Isbell and his…
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Miracle survivals and far-flung debris
· 18.1 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…
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Newman Brothers Building
· 18.2 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)
· 18.4 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
· 18.6 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,…
