Historical Marker

War Memorial

Historical marker location:
407 South Garrison Avenue, Carthage, Missouri
( Memorial is at the intersection of Garrison Avenue (Missouri Route 571) and 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Garrison Avenue.)

Roll of Honor.

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.