Kansas Travel Directory

Pony Express Lake Conservation Area in St. Joseph. Photo by Lisa D. Smith

The Heartland's Historic Crossroad

The Jefferson Highway through Kansas follows the state's eastern border, running through the heart of the historic Southeast Kansas Coal Field. This route is unique, as it shares its path with both the Frontier Military Historic Byway and the famous Route 66 near the Oklahoma border. Travelers will discover the heritage of the "Amazon Army" and a rich tradition of mining and community activism. The Kansas section provides a short but essential link between Missouri and Oklahoma on the "Pine to Palm" route.

Kansas Travel Directory Map

A work in progress, this Kansas Travel Directory Map displays the Jefferson Highway corridor. Use the interactive pins to locate our featured listings, including Visitor Bureaus, historic lodgings, restaurants, attractions and activities, and other businesses that welcome travelers along the route.   

Attractions & Experiences

Discover the best natural, historical, and unique experiences to add to your Jefferson Highway journey through Kansas.

fort scott national historic site

Fort Scott National Historic Site

A preserved 1842 military fort on the Frontier Military Road, representing the nation's growth, the Kansas–Missouri Border War, and Westward Expansion.

Miners Hall Museum

Gearhead Curios & Petrol Motor Quart

Gearhead Curios is a restored 1939 Texaco station, souvenir shop, and the official first Jefferson Highway Information Center in Kansas. Petrol Motor Quart (coming soon) is a themed motor court located nearby. Click here for more...

Miners Hall Museum

Miners Hall Museum

This Jefferson Highway Tourist Center is dedicated to preserving the history of Southeast Kansas, celebrating its coal mining legacy, immigrant culture, and the spirit of the Amazon Army March of 1921.

Pittsburg Jefferson Highway Markers & Jefferson Highway Garage

New historical markers installed by the Jefferson Highway Association. Includes the site of the original Jefferson Highway Garage (now The Lord's Diner) and markers at Lincoln Park, which was an original camping area for early highway travelers. Photo courtesy Phyllis Bitner (Miners Hall Museum).

  • Address: 408 N Locust, Pittsburg, KS

Lodging Destinations

Find the perfect place to stay and plan your Kansas Jefferson Highway adventure with these lodging destinations.

Little Brick Inn

Boutique hotel for a getaway in historic Baxter Springs along the Jefferson Highway and Route 66. Offers a blend of charm and comfort with attractions and dining nearby.