Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Heatonville Edition
Made from ultra-soft 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, this unisex jersey tee blends everyday comfort with the rustic charm of Route 66's golden age of motor travel. It features the welcoming "Home of Castlerock Cabins" slogan and celebrates Heatonville, Missouri: a small Ozark town remembered for its stone cottages that gave weary travelers a place to rest.
Perfect for nostalgia seekers, road trippers, and collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, this tee pays homage to the era when tourist courts lined the highway, offering simple hospitality and rustic charm. Heatonville may be small, but the Castlerock Cabins remain a shining example of roadside Americana.
Celebrate Heatonville: a Lawrence County stop along Route 66, home to the Castlerock Cabins, where stone cottages, a café and a gas station once welcomed travelers through the Ozarks. Heatonville's vintage roadside retreat makes it a standout on the Mother Road.
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About Heatonville, Missouri: Stone Cabins of the Ozarks
Heatonville, Missouri sits along the 1926-1977 alignment of Route 66 in Lawrence County, just off MO-96. Founded in the 1860s, the community stayed small, but when Route 66 was commissioned in 1926, it suddenly found itself on America's greatest highway. Like many Ozark stops, Heatonville quickly adapted to serve travelers, offering gas, food, and shelter as they climbed the rugged hills.
The standout attraction was the Castlerock Cabins, also known as Heaton's Camp, a tourist court built in the 1930s. It featured hand-laid stone cottages, a café, and a gas station, giving travelers rustic lodging at affordable pricing during the heyday of Route 66. With their sturdy stone construction and cottage-style charm, the Castlerock Cabins became a beloved stop for families making the long trip west. By the 1960s, as the interstate bypassed the town, business faded, but several cabins still stand, partially restored as a visible piece of Route 66 heritage.
Today, Heatonville remains a quiet rural community, but the Castlerock Cabins stand as a tangible reminder of the era when motor courts defined the roadside landscape. Nearby attractions like Carthage's Boots Court Motel and Springfield's Birthplace of Route 66 Festival continue to draw travelers through the region, helping Heatonville's story stay woven into the greater tapestry of the Mother Road. For Route 66 enthusiasts, the cabins offer a nostalgic glimpse into a simpler, slower-paced time.
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for premium softness
- Side seams for added structure and durability
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Classic crew neckline with a flattering unisex fit - true-to-size for all day comfort (see size chart for details)
- Fulfilled in the USA
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
