Historic Route 66 - Cafe on the Route - Baxter Springs, Kansas, USA.
N 37° 01.474 W 094° 44.127
15S E 345629 N 4099005
The Cafe on the Route was formerly the Crowell Bank, which Jesse James robbed in 1876. The building is now vacant & for sale. Located alongside the Mother Road in Baxter Springs, Kansas
Waymark Code: WMMV6J
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/07/2014
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An iconic building due the infamous Jesse James. Also a neat mural painted on the side wall, makes it a worthwhile Kodak moment. Pity the Café is now defunct.
Cafe on the Route. A Route 66 Roadside Attraction.
"Built around 1870 this cafe was formerly the Crowell Bank,which was robbed by Jesse James in 1876." Roadside Attraction Plaque.
Address of Icon:
1101 Military Avenue
Baxter Springs, KS USA
66713
Program: America's Byways
Website: [Web Link]
Official Name: Historic route 66.
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