Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by David Wickline
1. 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri Marker
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker was in Southwest Missouri. It was also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically,
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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); Jefferson Highway in Carthage (approx. 3 miles away); Boots Court, Carthage, Missouri (approx. 3 miles away); Eliel Lanyon (E.L.) Dale (approx. 3.1 miles away); Vietnam Memorial For Casualties From Missouri (approx. 3.1 miles away); Osage War (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.
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Photographed by David Wickline
2. 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri Marker
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 Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
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 454 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
