Baxter Springs in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Café on the Route, Baxter Springs, Kansas
Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010
1. Café on the Route Marker
Built circa 1870, the café was formerly the Crowell Bank, which Jesse James robbed in 1876. It is currently a restaurant and bed and breakfast.
Erected by Hampton Hotels.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jesse James, the Route 66 Roadside Attractions, and the U.S. Route 66 series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 37° 1.474′ N, 94° 44.13′ W. Marker is in Baxter Springs, Kansas, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Avenue (U.S. 69) and 11th Street, on the right when traveling south on Military Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 Military Avenue, Baxter Springs KS 66713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crowell Bank (here, next to this marker); Indiana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Illinois Cash Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Opperman Harness and Saddle Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Drovers' and Farmers' Bank (within shouting
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Regarding Café on the Route, Baxter Springs, Kansas. The restaurant closed in January 2013.
Also see . . .
1. The Route 66 Caravan. Route 66 Preservation Foundation website entry (Submitted on November 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on November 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. The Joplin Globe Story: Baxter Springs’ Cafe on the Route closes abruptly. The Joplin Globe (2013) (Submitted on January 24, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010
2. Café on the Route Marker
Former Crowell Bank. Looking south.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010
3. Former Crowell Bank Building
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 28, 2010
4. Café on the Route Mural Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,093 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 4, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
