Where History and Art Thrive
Precious Moments Chapel is located in Carthage, Missouri, a short drive from the famed Route 66 highway.
Planning a visit to the Precious Moments Chapel? These resources can help make the most of your visit to our neighborhood.
Local Accommodations
| CARTHAGE | PHONE |
| Quality Inn & Suites | 417-359-5900 |
| Carthage Inn | 417-358-2499 |
| Boots Court Motel | 417-310-2989 |
| Super 8 by Wyndham | 417-359-9000 |
| Grand Avenue Bed & Breakfast | 417-358-7265 |
| JOPLIN | PHONE |
| Comfort Inn & Suites | 417-627-0400 |
| Drury Inn & Suites | 417-781-8000 |
| Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 417-623-0000 |
| Holiday Inn | 417-624-9000 |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton | 417-623-1900 |
| Quality Inn Joplin | 417-627-0440 |
| Residence Inn by Marriott | 417-782-0908 |
| Sleep Inn | 417-691-8532 |
| RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS | PHONE |
| Ballard’s Campground | 417-359-0359 |
| Big Red Barn RV Park | 417-358-2432 |
| Camp Mi Casa On The Route RV Park | 417-358-7829 |
| Coachlight RV Park | 417-358-3666 |
| The Stagestop Campground | 417-455-1221 |
| Zan’s Creekside RV Park | 417-782-0441 |
Visit Our Neighbors
Koka Art Gallery & Studio – view art in a variety of mediums from some of Carthage’s renowned local artists.
Maze Creek Art Studio – enjoy oil paintings, watercolors, and more by renowned Carthage artist, Andy Thomas.
Phelps House – recall a day of opulence in 19th century Victorian Era Carthage with a tour of the historic Phelps House.
Powers Museum – take a step back in time at the Powers Museum of Carthage history.
Red Oak II – the art and imagination of a dear friend, Lowell Davis, are on display at the rustic and expansive Red Oak II.
Stone’s Throw Dinner Theater – from comedies to mysteries, the arts come alive on Old Route 66 in Carthage with a night of theater and dinner prepared by a local chef.
Photo Credit: © 2008 TheWhitePelican. Edits © 2011 by Smallbones.
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PRECIOUS MOMENTS FOUNDATION
Welcome to the Precious Moments Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an emphasis in the arts. We are dedicated to preserving the Precious Moments Chapel for all visitors to enjoy the art and inspiration of Samuel J. Butcher.
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