Carterville in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Supertam on 66, Carterville, Missouri
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Supertam on 66, known for their collection of over 2500 items celebrating the Man of Steel, was opened in 2006 by Larry Tamminen. When he retired in 2021, the Briley family took over the ice cream shop and continues its all-American tradition.
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 in Missouri!
Erected by Oklahoma Route 66 Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Food & Drink • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists.
Location. 37° 8.947′ N, 94° 26.707′ W. Marker is in Carterville, Missouri, in Jasper County. It is on West Main Street (Old U.S. 66) east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 W Main St, Carterville MO 64835, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also 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: History of Webb City (approx. ¾ mile away); Tri-State Mining District Rock Drill (approx. ¾ mile away); Tri-State Mining District Water Pump (approx. ¾ mile away); Dedicated to the Memory of Marion E. Perry and William H. Perry (approx. ¾ mile away); Tri-State Mining District Ore Bucket (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tri-State Mining District Hoist (approx. 0.8 miles away); Tri-State Mining District Conveyor Wheel (approx. 0.8 miles away); Welcome Visitors to Webb City, MO, Our "Gem" of the Ozarks (approx. 0.8 miles away).
More about this marker. This is not one of the original "Hampton Hotels" markers that were placed in 2003. The Oklahoma Route 66 Association began making similar markers for Route 66 attractions (both Oklahoma and surrounding states) in 2023 to help gear up for 2026, which will be the centennial anniversary for Route 66.
Also see . . . Supertam on 66 (official website). Tamminen originally wanted to name his place Superman on 66, but couldn't due to copyright reasons. (Submitted on September 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 23, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

