Avilla, MO
As bumps in the road go, Avilla is a pretty big one. It has quite a few homes and small businesses. There also is a 1915 bank building now housing a US Post Office.
Avilla is home to the Route 66 Cafe' (not to be confused with the Route 66 Tavern in Albatross), which is a major Route 66 stopping point. Bikers from all over the world make a point of stopping there.
There also is a 1915 bank building now being used as a post office.
Avilla had a tumultuous Civil War record. Confederate raider Bloody Bill Anderson, who rode with Quantrill's Raiders, led a raid on Avilla's Union supporters and killed may of them. Later on, the Union army took control of Avilla and based a headquarters there. After the Civil War, Avilla prospered during reconstruction, and had many businesses and tradesmen in the 1870s. Prosperity continued well into the 20th century, but after I-44 bypassed Avilla, it went into quick decline and was a ghost town by the 1970s.
On your way to Carthage, our directions take you through a short Route 66 bypass that will take you to the 1927 Red Rock Apartments (formerly White Court), which used to be a motel under another name. Legend has it that Bonnie and Clyde once stayed there.
From Avilla, stay on Hwy 96 toward Carthage - Go past Hwy BB - After about four miles, go left onto the Route 66 Bypass, which will be Hwy 118 - Follow this road until it once again intersects with Hwy 96 - Go left and follow Hwy 96 into Carthage
From Avilla, follow Hwy 96 to Plew
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