Starlight Drive-In
5913 MO-13,
Higginsville,
MO
64037
5913 MO-13,
Higginsville,
MO
64037
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The Starlight Drive-In was opened on July 27, 1952 with Greer Garson in “Blossoms in the Dust”. It was operated by Paul D. Neal. It was still open in the mid-1980’s. It was demolished by 1997.
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The Starlight opened its gates on July 27, 1952 with “Blossoms In The Dust” along with a marathon of cartoons, and was owned by Paul D. Neal. It was still open in the mid-1980s.
A slightly closer address is 5913 MO-13, Higginsville, MO.
This puts it right in the middle of the property.
The drive-in underwent a change from 1957 to 1977. An exit road was created, connecting the back of the drive-in to Hazel Dell Road. In addition, gravel was added which covered the entire grounds. A building next to the exit road was constructed, possibly the concession stand.
By 1997, the drive-in was demolished. By 2010, Hazel Dell Road was altered to run from the exit road through the middle of the property and then connecting with MO-13.
Why the road was altered in this manner is not readily apparent. However, the installation of several large power poles that run from a substation on the east side of MO-13 may be the reason.
Today, the land is private property with no trace of the drive-in remaining.