Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Route 66 Theater, Webb City, Missouri
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
1. Route 66 Theater, Webb City, Missouri Marker
Opened on March 1, 1946, Webb City's historic movie theater has served as a community gathering place and entertainment venue for generations. Its proximity to the Mother Road inspired owners Scott and Nancy Hutson to rename it after Route 66 in 2005.
For more information, visit us at www.rt66movie.com
Erected by Oklahoma Route 66 Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1946.
Location. 37° 8.729′ N, 94° 27.793′ W. Marker is in Webb City, Missouri, in Jasper County. It is on South Main Street (Missouri Route D) south of East Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 S Main St, Webb City MO 64870, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elijah Thomas Webb House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joseph Aylor House (about 600 feet away); Joseph C. Stewart Home (about 700 feet away); Goldstein/Toutz Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wood/Dolence Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph Lewis House (approx. 0.2 miles away); George Bruen House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pritchett/Teel Home (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Webb City.
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.
Regarding Route 66 Theater, Webb City, Missouri. As mentioned on the marker, the
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
2. Route 66 Theater, Webb City, Missouri Marker
Also see . . .
1. rt66movie.com. This link (on the marker) will automatically direct you to Apple Cinemas website. (Submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Route 66 Movie Theater (official website). Recommended link for general information about the place. (Submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
