US 66 served as a primary route for those who migrated west, especially during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, and the road supported the economies of the communities through which it passed. People doing business along the route became prosperous due to the growing popularity of the highway, and those same people later fought to keep the highway alive in the face of the growing threat of being bypassed by the new Interstate Highway System. Route 66 in Pulaski County begins/ends at Exit 169 - West on I-44. It continues throughout until the end/beginning of the county at Exit 145.
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Devils Elbow Mural at Judy's Place
Mural painted on Judy's Place on Teardrop Road
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Funk Yard, Uranus
You just don't know what you will find at this location! Dinosaurs, aliens, Fred the bear, firetruck, double-decker bus, carved Indian, even a Mariachi band! Every nook and cranny has a unique shot! Step right up to the Sideshow Museum, the home of the most bizarre and quirky collection of human oddities you will ever see!A little history....The double-decker bus is a 1967 Bristol which actually serviced London for 25 years!The Firetruck is a 1956 Ward LaFrance.Check out the giant Belt Buckles!
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Mega Mayor Statute
The 22-foot tall mega statue is reminiscent of theadvertising icons and roadside attractions of years gone by. Mega Mayor joins the icons of Chicken Boy, Gemini Giant, Tall Paul, and El Salsero for a must-stop photo opportunity!
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Saint Robert Patriotic Water Tower
Saint Robert’s patriotic-themed water tower was a finalist in Tnemec’s 2012 Tank of the Year competition. The three legs of this water tower point to the three rivers (Big Piney, Gasconade, & Roubidoux) in Pulaski County USA.
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Saint Robert Military Tribute and Freedom Rock
Display of rock art, murals, representing various battalions and companies within the United States military and features the Freedom Rock from the "Freedom Rock 50 State Tour", Check out the interactive tour and our article about the Saint Robert Freedom Rock.
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Eagle Sculpture
This beautiful art sculpture is located inside Citizen's Bank of Newburg.
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Patriots Point
Visible from over 7 miles in all directions Pulaski's tallest flag pole is 130 foot proudly displaying a 40 foot x 80 foot, 120lb banner of the stars and stripes. Remarkable sight to see and photograph. Site also offers memorial bench area.
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Frog Rock
As you head west on Route 66 into Waynesville watch for W H Croaker to your right. "Frog Rock" was discovered in the 1990s when the Missouri Department of Transportation widened Route 66 to three lanes. A local tattoo artist, Phil Nelson, spent months painting Croaker. Military groups maintain him and now Waynesville celebrates "Frog Rock" with the annual Frog Hill 1/2 Marathon on the first Saturday in October.
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Route 66 Mural - Corvette
Vintage red corvette peering from the opening of a garage, 64 square feet. Created by Ray Harvey, Ray Harvey Art.
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"Hopper" - Carved frog
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Route 66 Interactive Mural
Route 66 Mural located at Odyssey Scuba and Eclectic Originals. The mural depicts the beautiful roaring Roubidoux Creek, Bridge, and Historic Route 66. Look closely at our photos and see if you spot Raleigh the Scuba Dog!The Why and How as told by Scuba Bob of Odyssey ScubaWe purposefully did it in a fashion that we hoped would allow as many people as possible to find something they can relate to without trying to be too specific about any single element. Fun debates have already popped up....is it a '56 or '57 Chevy? What bridge is that? Is or isn't that a Harley? Most people driving by and giving it a glance simply see a suggestion, and their imagination fills in the rest. Like most things in life you see what you choose to see...The idea for a mural was something Cheryl Keeton suggested and had had in mind for a very long time; maybe even as far back as when the neighboring businesses were torn down! However, as with most things in life, it seemed that time and money couldn't agree! I'd spoken to several artists throughout the years, but things just didn't seem to align for one reason or another. Last year I spoke to Jake Kloeppel, the non-sports Activities Director at WHS, and he told me that he and his group would love to be a part of making our mural a reality. If we'd supply the materials, they would donate the labor!The money also still wasn't really there but I decided that it probably never would be, so between Odyssey Scuba and personal funds I gathered the necessary materials. Jake and a group of graduates from Waynesville and Dixon (former students of his) settled on a time they could work, and I got busy begging and borrowing equipment. The use of the scaffold was donated by the city of Waynesville, and ladders were loaned by Larry Keeton and Luge Hardman. Various private citizens came along and donated drinks and snacks for the workers, Chris Landes (owner at Colton's) donated lunch one day, and a couple of other private citizens have graciously offered money to offset some of the costs.I sat down and began doodling ideas for the mural as soon as Jake and I started talking, and I guess I can say that for the most part the design is mine. I wanted something that was generic enough to appeal to nearly anyone, yet be suggestive of the elements that come together here in Waynesville. You can totally "crowd" a mural by putting too much into it, and I'm one that prefers things being simplistic by nature, so I attempted to bring in elements that spoke to both local people as well as visitors without it being "too much". Obviously, you have to choose the elements depicted, and some things are more easily identified and associated with such as Route 66 and the natural rivers/wildlife of Missouri. Jake took my sketches and made some design suggestions/changes, and then added the colors that I had hoped for to make it vividly stand out.I wanted to avoid being "commercial", but it's fair to say that since it's mine I wanted to have a personal/business touch included...so the dive flag is homage to the fact that Odyssey Scuba is the ONLY scuba shop in the entire world with a physical Route 66 address and it's located HERE! It's not done with words, but a simple Diver Down flag that identifies us. To a diver it stands out; to others, it's just another pretty color on the wall. I was also tired of having to say that we are "across from...." in describing our location; now, everyone will know the mural, and our neighbors can say they are across from US!It's our hope that as you cross the iconic bridge and enter what we feel is a vibrant small town at its best, you will be awed and pleased at the visual impression the mural creates. We hope the community can feel a sense of pride, and that it might inspire others to work just a little harder to make our small town the best it can be!Safe Diving~Bob, Odyssey ScubaInstalled June 2018Photos by: Waynesville School District and Cheryl Keeton/Eclectic Originals.
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Route 66: Ray Harvey Mural in Waynesville MO
Located in downtown Waynesville on Route 66, is Waynesville mural painted on the side of the Dollar General store.Ray Harvey, a Missouri artist from Franklin County Missouri, was commisioned by the City of Waynesville and they wanted a mural that complemented Waynesville and Route 66. "Waynesville has 11 letters and every one has a little scene. So, it's like doing 11 little paintings..."
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Waynesville Fitness Court
Waynesville Fitness Court is the world's best outdoor gym. It provides free fitness for adults of all ages and abilities. The Fitness Court® is designed to provide a full body workout in only seven minutes. Rotate through all seven zones on The Fitness Court® for a circuit training workout that will have you full of energy.
