Arlington, MO: Lost/Frisco Depot and US-66

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US-66 Overview

Richard Crabtree posted four photos with the comment:

Just west of Newburg is the small town along the Gasconade called Arlington.

Tracks were laid to Arlington in 1866. The Frisco did a great job promoting hunting, fishing, boating, and camping in the area.

At the turn of the century, you could take the Frisco from Union Station to enjoy the great outdoors at Arlington for $5.00 a person.

You could stay at the Gasconade Inn for $1.25 a day or $5.00 a week.

Mr. L.F. Pillman ran the Inn and provided a nice meal. He also had a general store connected which could outfit you with everything you need to enjoy the area— boats, tents, fishing tackle, guides, etc.

And when you were done, you waited for the next train to take you back home.

Photo 1) The little Frisco Depot at Arlington, Mo, circa 1950

Photo 2) The Gasconade Inn General Store and Train Stop, around 1890

Photo 3) Ladies enjoying one of Mr. Pillman's boats on the Gasconade— next to the Frisco Railroad Bridge.

Photo 4) Frisco Bridge over the Gasconade

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A general store is about the only thing left of the town.

Street View, Nov 2008

Route 66 used to go through this town.

1950/57 Newburg Quad @ 24,000 via Dennis DeBruler

Of course, US-66 is now routed on I-44. But we can still find remnants of the original US-66.

Satellite

Street View, Jan 2014