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Totem Pole Trading Post

1413 Martin Springs Dr., Rolla, MO 65401
Phone: 573-364-3519
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The Totem Pole Trading Post started in 1933 as a gas station and tourist cabins about 9 miles west of here. It has moved around a couple of times over the years because of highway construction and finally landed here in 1977. When it opened in 1933 in its original location it had a totem pole on top of the building to attract the travelers, which is where the name comes from.

It is located just west of the Rolla on Martin Springs Drive, which is the old Route 66 at I-44, exit 184.

Photo(s): 2012

 



 

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