St. Robert in Pulaski County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Skyline Garage Auto Service

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 23, 2026

1. Skyline Garage Auto Service Marker

Inscription.
Route 66, also known as America's Mother Road, has been a popular route for travelers from all over the world since its inception in 1926.

It was the primary route for essential travel between the Midwest and the West for American commercial, military, and civilian transportation until it was decommissioned in 1985. It connected small towns and cities across the nation as America's "Main Street," following the path of older trails and railroads. As automobiles became a more popular mode of transportation, auto services were needed for travelers experiencing fan belt, radiator, and tire issues.

Skyline Garage was one such business that operated as a garage and auto service, later transitioning to Skyline Welding. The business was a partnership between John Paul Richardson and Judith McMurtrey. Richardson and Judith's husband Dale worked together for almost 50 years. The business was located at 894 Old Business Route 66, St. Robert. In 2023, the sign was acquired for restoration and preservation at the Route 66 Neon Park.

Sign restored by Missouri Neon, Springfield, MO · Story by Beth Wiles

Erected 2025.

Topics and series.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 37° 49.267′ N, 92° 8.894′ W. Marker is in St. Robert, Missouri, in Pulaski County. It is at the intersection of J.H. Williamson Drive and Business Interstate 44, on the right when traveling north on J.H. Williamson Drive. Marker is located at Route 66 Neon Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 Reed Pkwy, Saint Robert MO 65584, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South-Central Missouri. It is also 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: Motel St. Louis (a few steps from this marker);

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 23, 2026

2. Skyline Garage Auto Service Marker

Alura Motel (a few steps from this marker); Modern Cabins (a few steps from this marker); George M. Reed (a few steps from this marker); D & G Package Store (a few steps from this marker); Stanley Cour-Tel (a few steps from this marker); How It All Began (a few steps from this marker); Tri-State Bonding (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Robert.

Also see . . . Route 66 Neon Park (City of Saint Robert's website). (Submitted on September 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 23, 2026

3. Skyline Garage Auto Service Marker

Located at Route 66 Neon Park, which is also George M. Reed Roadside Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.