Branson in Taney County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Willys Jeep

Ripley's Mobile Military Marvels

Photographed By Thomas Smith, November 4, 2022

1. Willys Jeep Marker

Inscription.
The Jeep legend began in November 1940, in the early days of World War II just a year before the United States entered the war. A small, four-wheel-drive prototype, the Willys "Quad," was delivered to the US Army. The Quad was the father of the MB, CI series, and Wrangler

Believe It or Not!, the Willys Jeep was the first mass produced four-wheel drive car!

Did You Know?
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action. The first recipient was Private Jacob Parrott in 1862. Since then, more than 3,500 individuals have received the honor.

Erected by Ripley's Believe It or Not!.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Civil • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 36° 38.265′ N, 93° 17.004′ W. Marker is in Branson, Missouri, in Taney County. Marker is on West 76 Country Boulevard, 0.2 miles west of Lan3, on the left when traveling west. On the grounds of Ripley believe it or Not. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3326 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson MO 65616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Ripley's Mobile Military Marvels (here, next to this marker); The United States Armed Forces (a few steps from this marker); M76 Otter (a few steps from this marker); M561 Gama Goat (a few steps from this marker); M5 High Speed Tractor Artillery Transport / Chevrolet Class 110 Airfield Crash Truck (a few steps from this marker); LVT 4 Water Buffalo / M56 Scorpion / M43 Dodge Ambulance (a few steps from this marker); WCTC-6 (a few steps from this marker); M3 Half-Track / M59 Armored Personnel Carrier / GMC M220 Shop Van (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Branson.

Photographed By Thomas Smith, November 4, 2022

2. Willys Jeep Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.