Joplin in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Schifferdecker Park & Joplin Museum Complex, Joplin, Missouri
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021
1. Schifferdecker Park & Joplin Museum Complex, Joplin, Missouri Marker
Schifferdecker Park, Golf Course and Mineral Museum have been Route 66 attractions since the road connected to Joplin in 1932.Erected by Hampton Hotels Save-a-Landmark program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 37° 5.246′ N, 94° 33.044′ W. Marker is in Joplin, Missouri, in Jasper County. Marker can be reached from South Schifferdecker Avenue. Marker is located outside the Museum Complex, at Schifferdecker Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 S Schifferdecker Ave, Joplin MO 64801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Rader's Farm (a few steps from this marker); Tri-State Mining Machinery (within shouting distance of this marker); Schiffedecker Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joplin Korean War and Vietnam War Memorial
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Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021
2. Schifferdecker Park & Joplin Museum Complex, Joplin, Missouri Marker
Located outside the museum
Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 275 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
