66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri

Route 66 Roadside Attraction

Photographed By David Wickline

1. 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri Marker

Inscription. Built in 1949, the last of the original six drive-ins that were named after the famous "Mother Road'.

Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing

Erected 2003 by Hampton Hotels Save-a-Landmark program.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • 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 1949.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 37° 10.403′ N, 94° 22.136′ W. Marker was in Carthage, Missouri, in Jasper County. Marker was on Old U.S. 66 west of County Highway 170, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 17238 Old 66 Blvd, Carthage MO 64836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Battle of Carthage Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Park Cemetery GAR Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); Eliel Lanyon (E.L.) Dale (approx. 3.1 miles away); Vietnam Memorial For Casualties From Missouri

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(approx. 3.1 miles away); Osage War (approx. 3.2 miles away); Battle of Carthage (approx. 3.2 miles away); Charles Pollard Wood (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.

Regarding 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri. Photos were taken by Route 66 photographer David Wickline, from his book Images of 66, Volume 2: Digging Deeper. Used with Mr. Wickline's permission.

Also see . . .
1. 66 Drive In (official website). (Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. 66 Drive In on Wikipedia. (Submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Additional commentary.
1. Marker is missing?
It is not known where exactly the marker was originally placed, be it outside the theater, or inside. The marker was not anywhere to be seen during my April 2021 visit, outside the grounds. It may still be in the paid admission area, but I'm feeling doubtful.

— Submitted December 28, 2021, by Jason
Photographed By David Wickline

2. 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri Marker
Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

66 Drive-In Theatre image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 5, 2021

3. 66 Drive-In Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.