Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Phelps Edition
Crafted from ultra-soft 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, this unisex jersey tee delivers both comfort and charm, celebrating one of the more peaceful corners of the Mother Road. Featuring the slogan "Formerly 'Stalls Creek'" slogan, it pays tribute to Phelps, Missouri: a quiet roadside community tucked into the rolling hills of the Ozarks.
Perfect for road trippers, nature lovers, and collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, this tee honors the slower pace of life that towns like Phelps brought to the journey. While neon motels and bustling diners grabbed headlines elsewhere, places like Phelps reminded travelers that Route 66 was also about stillness, scenery, and small-town hospitality.
Celebrate Phelps: a tranquil Lawrence County community, remembered as a simple Ozark village where the Mother Road ran past farm fields, a few scattered homes, and a store or two. Phelps' quiet charm makes it a distinctive stop for those who appreciate the pastoral side of Route 66.
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About Phelps, Missouri: Quiet Roads and Rolling Hills
Phelps sits along the 1926-1977 alignment of Route 66 in Lawrence County, near MO-96. Established in the 19th century, the community was named either for a local family or one of the area's early settlers. Though small in size and unincorporated, Phelps became a waypoint on the Mother Road when U.S. 66 carved its path across the Ozarks. Its sparse population and rural character gave it the look and feel of a true Ozark village.
During the mid-20th century, Route 66 travelers passing through Phelps would have found little more than a small store, a gas pump, and friendly locals offering supplies or directions. It was the kind of town that didn't need bright neon or flashy attractions to make an impression. Instead, it left travelers with the memory of open skies, rolling fields, and the quiet rhythm of country life.
Today, Phelps remains a reminder that Route 66 was built not only on cities and roadside icons, but also on the countless small communities that gave the highway its authentic character. Its proximity to Carthage landmarks such as the Boots Court Motel, and to regional celebrations like the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival, helps keep Phelps connected to the broader legacy of the Mother Road. For many, Phelps represents the peaceful side of the journey - a place where the Mother Road slowed down to match the pace of the Ozarks.
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
