Attractions

Historic Route 66 Overlook

Teardrop Road

Devil's Elbow, Missouri 65457


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A gorgeous Ozark view of the Big Piney River and railroad trestle bridge.This scenic overlook affords the view of the Wooden Railroad Trestle Bridge in Devils Elbow that was built in the 1940s and was used to haul materials in for the building of Fort Leonard Wood.

The town got its name because a nearby bend in the river caused big logjams of railroad ties and/or logs being floated down the river.

In 1926 there was no guard rail or wall to keep drivers from going over the edge. A wooden fence went up in 1928 followed by a post and cable version sometime later a stone wall was built in 1938.

The scenic overlook offers a spectacular view of the surrounding scenery.
The Missouri State Planning Commission listed this location as one of the state's "Seven Beauty Spots" in the 1920's

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Teardrop Road
Devil's Elbow, Missouri 65457
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