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Carthage, Missouri was originally established in 1842 and completely reconstructed following the American Civil War, featuring more than 600 buildings today that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the Historic Carthage Square and the Jasper County Courthouse. The city is best known for housing one of the first concrete portions of the state’s interstate highway system, which was incorporated into the famous Route 66 in 1926. Notable attractions along the route include the Carthage Civil War Museum, the 66 Drive-In Theater, and Kiddieland, the largest nonprofit children’s amusement park in the country. The city is also home to the Precious Moments Chapels, which features gardens highlighting bronze statues of the collectible line’s angels.

212 Main Street, Carthage, MS 39051, Phone: 601-267-8322

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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