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Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven sign and building

Springfield Is the Birthplace of Route 66 — Your Guide to the Centennial Year

TL;DR: Springfield holds the official title of Birthplace of Route 66 because the highway got its “U.S. 66” name here, in a telegram sent from the city on April 30, 1926. 2026 marks the

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Fans cheering with drinks at the local Springfield sports scene

The Springfield Sports Scene Is One More Reason to Call This City Home

May 29, 2026

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Springfield, MO Schools: A Complete Guide for Relocating Families

April 27, 2026

Springfield, MO Named One of the Best Places to Live in America in 2026

April 15, 2026

Southern Hills: Where Mid-Century Charm Meets Lakeside Living in Springfield, MO

November 21, 2025

Guide to the Historic Rountree Neighborhood in Springfield, Missouri

November 21, 2025

Schools Near Rountree Neighborhood in Springfield, MO: Elementary, Middle & High School Options

November 19, 2025

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Person fishing at the lake

10 TOP SECRET FISHING HOLES IN THE OZARKS

September 12, 2018

Hotdog stand and ferriswheel at the Springfield Missouri fair

10 EXCITING THINGS TO DO AT THE OZARK EMPIRE FAIR

September 12, 2018

Group of people performing music standing on flatbed trailer

FIRST FRIDAYS AT PARK CENTRAL SQUARE – JUNE

September 12, 2018