Carthage South Historic District, Missouri
- Historic building
- In Carthage, Missouri
- 0.6 mi from Route 66
- National Register of Historic Places
The Carthage South Historic District covers a large neighborhood in Carthage, MO, just off the Route 66 corridor, with 491 historic buildings. Most went up between about 1875 and 1925; the streets show a mix of Late Victorian houses and Craftsman bungalows. Churches, the town library and the old high school are among its landmarks. Listed on the National Register in 1982, it makes a rewarding slow drive or walk.
What is Carthage South Historic District?
This is mainly a residential area, so the heart of it is street after street of older homes. Late Victorian houses stand alongside bungalows and Craftsman homes, so a single block can span several decades of building.
Mixed in are public buildings worth seeking out. St. Ann's Catholic Church dates to 1908 and First Christian Church to 1909. First United Methodist Church went up in 1925. Two buildings began as Presbyterian churches: the former Westminster Presbyterian, built before 1888, and the former Cumberland Presbyterian, from 1892. Carthage Senior High School and the Carthage Public Library both date to 1904.
History of Carthage South Historic District
The neighborhood grew over roughly half a century, from about 1875 to 1925. Its 491 contributing buildings, homes and landmarks alike, earned it a place on the National Register in 1982. Its churches, school and library sit among the houses, a sign that this area served as a full neighborhood rather than just a row of homes.
Visiting Carthage South Historic District: tips
Most of the buildings are private homes, so enjoy them from the street or sidewalk and respect the residents. A slow drive or a walk of 30 minutes to an hour covers the highlights. Use the churches and the 1904 library as landmarks while you explore. An EV charger and a bed and breakfast are within about half a mile.
The Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District is about 0.5 mile away, the Boots Motel about 0.7 mile, and the Battle of Carthage site about 0.8 mile.
Practical info
- Address
- 1146 S Grand Ave, Carthage, MO 64836
- Phone
- +1 417-358-1776
- Hours
- We have no opening hours for this stop yet — check the official site.
- On site & nearby
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Questions about Carthage South Historic District
How many historic buildings are in the district?
It has 491 contributing buildings, most of them homes built between about 1875 and 1925.
Can you go inside the houses?
No. Most are private homes, so view them from the street and respect the residents.
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