Carthage

Carthage, Missouri, is a well-known historic town that was founded in 1842. Despite the fact that much of the town was destroyed during the American Civil War, it was completely rebuilt afterward and now houses over 600 National Register of Historic Places-listed buildings, including the beautiful Jasper County Courthouse and the Historic Carthage Square. Carthage has a variety of leisure and group activities available, and it is proud to have the world's only Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens. The Visitor's Center, Gift Shoppe, Royal Delights Café, and attractively manicured gardens ornamented with bronze statues and fountains make the Chapel grounds one of Missouri's most beautiful and inspirational attractions. Every day, the Precious Moments Chapel offers free chapel tours.

It is home to some of Missouri's first concrete interstate highway sections, which were incorporated into the famed American highway Route 66 in the 1920s. Route 66-related attractions such as the Carthage Civil War Museum, the 66 Drive-In Theater, and the massive Kiddieland children's amusement park are available to visitors. Other attractions include the lovely Precious Moments Chapel, which is themed after the popular collectible angel line.

Google rating: 4.5/5.0
Address: 212 Main Street, Carthage, MS 39051
Phone: 601-267-8322
Website: https://carthagemo.gov/