Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Jefferson Highway in Carthage

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 8, 2025

1. Jefferson Highway in Carthage Marker

Inscription. Established in 1915, this auto trail traveled over 2,400 miles from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was one of the first north-south auto routes in America, with Carthaginian James D. Clarkson its General Manager from 1916 to 1922. Traveling Main to 4th to Oak Street Road, the Jefferson Highway continues to Carterville, Webb City and Joplin. This east-west portion would become U.S. 66 in 1926.

Erected by The Jefferson Highway Association • Carthage Historic Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 37° 10.669′ N, 94° 18.861′ W. Marker is in Carthage, Missouri, in Jasper County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Garrison Avenue (U.S. 66) and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 S Garrison Ave, Carthage MO 64836, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also

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in the American 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: Boots Court, Carthage, Missouri (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Carthage (approx. 0.2 miles away); Osage War (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles Pollard Wood (approx. ¼ mile away); Eliel Lanyon (E.L.) Dale (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named The Battle of Carthage (approx. ¼ mile away); Vietnam Memorial For Casualties From Missouri (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carthage.

Also see . . . The Jefferson Highway Association. Homepage for the not-for-profit organization dedicated to documenting, preserving and publicizing the historic highway. Site includes videos, photographs, maps and other information.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 29, 2024

2. Jefferson Highway in Carthage Marker

It was displayed in the Boots Court Visitor Center prior to its installation.

(Submitted on July 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 8, 2025

3. Jefferson Highway in Carthage Marker

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 29, 2024

4. Jefferson Highway in Carthage Marker

It was displayed in the Boots Court Visitor Center prior to its installation.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on May 6, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4. submitted on July 18, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.