Route 66 Highway Tour – Carthage

Carthage, Missouri, known as America’s Maple Leaf City, welcomes travelers from all over the world. Carthage is a unique crossroad of history, art and inspiration that sits at the junction of Historic Route 66 and Jefferson Highway.

With three Historic Districts and over 550 buildings listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, Carthage has housed people and businesses with impressive tales that continue to intrigue travelers today. Civil War guerrillas, Wild West outlaws, and powerful businessmen and women have left their marks on the area’s history. In modern times, the community celebrates heritage through art and faith to keep legends alive in Carthage.