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Old Stagecoach Stop

Historic building
In Waynesville, Missouri
0.1 mi from Route 66
National Register of Historic Places

The Old Stagecoach Stop is a historic hotel building in Waynesville, MO, facing the town square from its eastern edge. It began life as the Waynesville House and was later known as the Johnson House, the Black Hotel and the Tourist Hotel. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places marks it as one of the landmark buildings of Pulaski County, and it sits just a short hop from Route 66.

What is Old Stagecoach Stop?

This is an old hotel building that has changed names more than once, which makes it a small puzzle for history fans. Waynesville House was the original name; Johnson House, Black Hotel and Tourist Hotel came along at different points, and the stagecoach name is the one it carries today.

Its spot on the square puts it in the middle of the old town rather than out by the highway, so it makes an easy stroll from other downtown stops.

Visiting Old Stagecoach Stop: tips

Waynesville lies right on the Route 66 corridor, and the detour to the square takes only a few minutes. Parking is available on site, and the stop is listed as a good fit for kids. Opening times are limited, so check the hours shown on this page before you plan around it; if the doors are open, allow about an hour.

Fuel and a barbecue place are within a couple of blocks. The quirky Uranus Missouri roadside stop is about 5 miles away, and Bear Ridge is under 6 miles.