About this property
The Magnolia Service Station is a historic service station located on Old U.S. Route 66 in Texola, Oklahoma. The station, an affiliate of the Magnolia Petroleum Company, opened circa 1930. The station was one of the westernmost in Oklahoma and became one of the first stops for eastbound travelers to buy gas and auto services in the state.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 100004434. It was listed on September 26, 2019.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Magnolia Service Station listed on the National Register?
Magnolia Service Station was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 26, 2019.
What type of historic resource is Magnolia Service Station?
Magnolia Service Station is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Magnolia Service Station?
The period of significance for Magnolia Service Station is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1930.
Can I research the history near Magnolia Service Station?
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