Pittsburg in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jefferson Highway Garage
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
1. Jefferson Highway Garage Marker
Built in 1915, this Jefferson Highway Garage once served automobiles traveling the highway and the structure maintains its original signage. The building continues to serve Pittsburg as a nonprofit kitchen, The Lord's Diner.
Erected by Crawford County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Jefferson Highway Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 37° 24.697′ N, 94° 42.192′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Kansas, in Crawford County. It is on North Locust Street north of East 4th Street (Kansas Route 126), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 N Locust St, Pittsburg KS 66762, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frisco Freight/Passenger Depot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pittsburg Foundry & Machine Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away); All American Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 0.2 miles away); Immigrant Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Amazon Army (approx. ¼ mile away); Alexander Howat (approx. ¼ mile away); Wilkinson Coal Company (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
2. Jefferson Highway Garage Marker
Marker is mounted on the building. Note the original signage on the top of the building
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
