Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Phillipsburg Edition
Celebrate the quirky side of the Ozarks with this ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, crafted from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Featuring the playful slogan, “Bigfoot Was Spotted Here,” this design honors Phillipsburg, Missouri: a Route 66 stop that made headlines in 2014 with a reported Bigfoot sighting.
Ideal for Route 66 trotters, fans of folklore, ambiguous conspiracy theorists and the devoted collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection. This shirt combines comfort and curiosity to capture the intrigue and rural beauty that makes Phillipsburg irresistible along the Mother Road.
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About Phillipsburg, Missouri: Horses, Highways and Bigfoot Legends
Founded in the 1870s along the old Wire Road, Phillipsburg grew into a small but lively town in Laclede County. With the arrival of Route 66 in 1926, it became a convenient stop for motorists, offering service stations like Twin Oaks Texaco and cafés such as The Underpass Café. The town’s very name, drawn from the Greek for “horse lover,” reflects the area’s long equestrian traditions.
Travelers through Phillipsburg were also greeted by two barns advertising Meramec Caverns, painted by the legendary Lester B. Dill. These bold roadside ads became part of Route 66’s identity, linking the town to one of Missouri’s most famous attractions.
But Phillipsburg is also remembered for a more surprising claim to fame. In 2014, a couple reported spotting a towering, 7-foot-tall figure near I-44 outside of town, adding Bigfoot to the Mother Road's lore. While the sighting remains unproven as of this writing, it gave Phillipsburg a place in cryptozoological legend and a new layer of mystery for curious travelers.
Though bypassed by modernization, Phillipsburg’s Mother Road spirit is celebrated nearby at the annual Lebanon Route 66 Festival, where history, culture, and a touch of folklore come together to keep its legacy alive.
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
