Walnut Street in Springfield in Greene County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Steak 'n Shake, Springfield, Missouri
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021
1. Steak 'n Shake, Springfield, Missouri Marker
The Route 66 Roadside Attraction part on top is missing.
One of the few remaining "old style" designs for this chain of drive-in restaurants, opened in 1962. It still features curb service, steak burgers and hand-dipped milkshakes.
Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-a-Landmark program.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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 1962.
Location. 37° 12.567′ N, 93° 16.571′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Missouri, in Greene County. It is in Walnut Street. It is at the intersection of South National Avenue and East St. Louis Street, on the right when traveling south on South National Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1158 E St Louis Street, Springfield MO 65802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Ozarks, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Booth-Dickey House (approx. Ό mile away); Battle of Springfield (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kentwood Hall Renovation (approx. half a mile away); Shrine Mosque (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lincoln School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Church Square South
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Regarding Steak 'n Shake, Springfield, Missouri. Steak 'n Shake was founded in 1934 in Bloomington, Illinois.
Also see . . . Route 66 Steak 'n Shake on Wikipedia. This is the only Steak 'n Shake location with a listing on the National Register of Historic Places (#12000462 in 2012). (Submitted on April 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Additional keywords. fast food, restaurant chain
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021
2. Steak 'n Shake, Springfield, Missouri Marker
Marker is posted on the sign.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021
3. Steak 'n Shake, Springfield, Missouri Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 1,154 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
