Ozarks (Rural)
Lebanon's Munger Moss is a Route 66 landmark
Lebanon sits on historic Route 66, and the Munger Moss Motel sign is a recognizable piece of the town's highway-era identity.
Lebanon, the Laclede County seat, sits on historic U.S. Route 66. That highway history is still part of how the town presents itself.
For documented Route 66 history in Missouri, use the State Historical Society of Missouri and the National Park Service Route 66 pages. Be careful with “oldest,” “only,” or founding-date claims unless an official or primary source backs them up.
The Munger Moss Motel sign is one of the town’s best-known roadside images from the Route 66 era. It helps explain why older motel signs, highway businesses, and the commercial corridor matter here. This is not just nostalgia; it is part of Lebanon’s local identity and visitor economy.
Where to see it
- Route 66 neon sign restoration in Missouri
Use the National Park Service for the Munger Moss sign context and Route 66 preservation background.
References
More from Laclede County: browse every local note for the county.
Last checked against the sources above: June 15, 2026.