Landmarks & Icons in Missouri

Oversized Route 66 shield monument — a classic roadside photo stop.

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

Iconic 630-foot monument symbolizing westward expansion.

Site of the 1933 Bonnie and Clyde shootout in Joplin.

Bridge over Roubidoux Creek along Route 66.

Historic multi-story downtown building

Historic bridge now closed to traffic.

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

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

Historic Route 66 bridge crossing the Meramec River.

Historic garage building reflecting Joplin’s automotive and transportation past.

Solemn roadside memorial honoring the forced relocation of Native Americans.

Historic courthouse along Route 66.

Government courthouse with historic significance.

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

Location of the famous 1865 gunfight involving Wild Bill Hickok.

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.

Monument honoring veterans and American freedom.

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

Historic Sinclair gas station reflecting the era of full-service roadside stops during early highway travel.

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

Historic transportation-related facility in Springfield.

Historic iron bridge from the early Route 66 alignment.

Former post office preserved as a local landmark.

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

Historic courthouse square surrounded by preserved buildings and shops.

Romanesque courthouse with turreted tower in Carthage.

Steel truss bridge with deep Route 66 heritage.