During the 1960s and 70s as business moved to the outskirts, near the freeway, again along Range Line Rd. All the information you will need on the best travel destinations, attractions, hotels, motels and restaurants on U.S. Route 66. Expect great things when you shop at your Joplin Kohl's. details Fast + free store pickup! 3128 East Hammons Blvd. Static Map showing Route 66 alignment through Joplin MO - CLICK ON MAP TO ENLARGE. Grove is located at 36°35′19″N 94°46′59″W / 36.58861°N 94.78306°W / 36.58861; -94.78306 (36.588611, -94.783110). Joplin's railroad station, built in 1911 and operational until 1969. Streetlight out? Mineral wealth brought railways in to ship the ore out and the town boomed into a regional center, spanning the "Tri-state district" and becoming the lead and zinc mining