John Whitaker

Historical marker location:

Weaubleau Congregational Christian Church, Weaubleau, Missouri

( Marker is on Main Street north of U.S. 54, on the right when traveling north.)

Aug. 15, 1842 Jan. 6, 1910.

The first ever drive-thru restaurant in the world was opened in Springfield, Missouri in 1947 by a man named Red Chaney. The restaurant, called Red's Giant Hamburg, was known for its signature "Giant Hamburgers" and became a popular fast food chain in the Midwest.