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Route 66 – Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, Missouri, Queen City of the Ozarks, has a fascinating history. Even the origin of the name is interesting. According to local lore, a man named James Wilson lived in the then unnamed community. When it came time to name the … Continue reading

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Route 66 – Rolla to Lebanon

The Rolla, Missouri Hampton Inn provided us with a safe and comfortable night’s rest. We checked in just as they were bringing out another platter of yummy cookies fresh from the oven. In a change from the usual Hampton Inn, … Continue reading

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