Kan-O-Tex Service Station
- Retro roadside
- In Galena, Kansas
- On Route 66
Galena's Kan-O-Tex Service Station opened in 1934 as a filling station for Route 66 drivers in Galena, KS. Today the old station works as a souvenir shop and snack bar, and it welcomes Route 66 fans as a heritage attraction. It also has ties to the Pixar movie Cars, a bonus for anyone traveling with fans of the film, and it makes an easy stop on the short Kansas stretch of the road.
What is Kan-O-Tex Service Station?
The station carries the name of the Kan-O-Tex brand it once sold. These days it greets visitors with souvenirs and snacks instead of fuel, and it sits close to the old road through town.
Visiting Kan-O-Tex Service Station: tips
Allow 20 to 30 minutes to browse and take photos. The Baxter Springs Independent Oil and Gas Service Station is about 6.5 miles away and the Joplin History and Mineral Museum about 4.9 miles, for more history nearby.
Practical info
- Address
- 119 N Main St, Galena, KS 66739
- On site & nearby
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