The story
Oldest continuously operating motel on Route 66. Built with local Ozark sandstone. Famous neon sign designed by owner in 1947. Listed on National Register 2003.
Everything that was here
- 1936–present · still open
Wagon Wheel MotelMotel
Oldest continuously operating motel on Route 66. Built with local Ozark sandstone. Famous neon sign designed by owner in 1947. Listed on National Register 2003.
See the map in 1937 → - 1936–1946
Wagon Wheel Motel, Café and StationGas Station
The oldest continuously operating motel on Route 66 began as a gas station built from Ozark sandstone during the Dust Bowl.
See the map in 1937 →
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