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Times Beach, Missouri
Abandoned after a dioxin contamination in the 1980s, Times Beach now exists only as memories and faint traces of its streets. The area has been transformed into Route 66 State Park, but remnants of the town’s eerie past linger. Interpretive displays tell the story of its tragic evacuation and environmental recovery. For travelers interested in America’s forgotten towns, Times Beach is a sobering symbol of environmental lessons learned.