Historical Marker
St. George Hotel
Historical marker location:
500 Main Street, Weston, Missouri
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Thomas Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.)
1847. Weston Historic District 1837.
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.