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 throughout the 1958 season. In 1962, it reopened as the the Hillcrest Drive-In by R.L. Adkins for at least three seasons.
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.
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.