Riverton, is a tiny unincorporated community on the banks of the Spring River. Historically Riverton is known for its early Quaker Settlement. It is also home to a route favorite, the Eisler Brothers Grocer. Route 66 travels west through Riverton and at the 66 Junction with 69 Alternate & U.S. 400, continues on through the intersection. Between Riverton and Baxter Springs, lies the old concrete truss "Rainbow Bridge."

Between Galena and Riverton, a popular stop on the early highway was a motor court and gas station called Camp Joy. By the 1960's the Camp Joy area had almost disappeared.

There was a time when the Route 66 traveler, after leaving Galena and heading west towards Riverton, would have crossed the Spring River on a classic old Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge. This classic bridge built in 1922 saw service throughout the entire period of Route 66. Unfortunately it was dismantled in 1986.

Once located on seven and a half acres next to the river was the Spring River Inn. It was known for its thirty-five-foot buffet table loaded with home-cooked food, cinnamon pull-apart bread and squaw bread. The Inn burned to the ground in the 1990's. Spring River Inn had a colorful past.

Built as a private home in 1902, it was sold to the Joplin Country Club in 1905 for $1500. The Club became the social center of the area. With the depression, hard times hit and the club was sold in 1932. It was used as a boating club until it opened as a restaurant in 1952.

Your next stop along the route is Eisler Brothers Old Riverton Store. A one-of-a-kind landmark, the store was built in 1925. It was originally a Standard Station. By 1932, a Y Not Eat Barbecue had been added. The Eisler family bought the location in 1973 and opened a market and deli. The old building is well maintained and still contains the original pressed tin ceiling. At Eisler Brothers you can choose from a variety of Route 66 souvenirs or enjoy an old-fashioned deli sandwich and a cold soda.

Continuing west through Riverton at the 66 Junction with 69 Alternate & U.S. 400, travelers will continue on through the intersection. They will soon come upon the Marsh Arch bridge that lies between Riverton and Baxter Springs. The old concrete truss is known as "Rainbow Bridge."