The century-old and long-closed Niangua Service Station that once stood along Route 66 was recently moved a few miles west to the forthcoming Route 66 Plaza in Marshfield, Missouri.
The Mail newspaper in Marshfield reports the gas station, believed to be a former Phillips 66 business, was placed on its new, permanent site off a roundabout at Hubble Drive and Banning Street.
The plaza will feature not only the restored station but also a towering interactive Route 66 sign, one of only about ten planned for Missouri, that promises to draw tourists for photos and memories.
“That’s what people will stop for,” explained Chris Davis. “It’ll be a place for kids to climb, for families to look through, and the gas station will serve as the perfect backdrop.” […]
The restoration will include a new foundation, authentic-style windows and doors, and landscaping. A chimney may also be rebuilt to match the original look. By April 2026, the site will be complete, with the plaza landscaped and ready for the centennial celebration.
The move and restoration of the station are being covered by a $195,000 grant from the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission.
According to Route 66 Times, the building dates to 1925 and was situated a few hundred feet east of the Niangua River bridge on Highway CC (aka Route 66).
(The Niangua Service Station at its new site in Marshfield, Missouri)