Arcadia, Oklahoma: Ruins of the Lawless Gas Station
According to a sign posted by the property owners, this 1920s Route 66 gas station had a secret room where counterfeit $10 bills were printed. The counterfeiters were caught, the station abandoned, and later a murder victim was found inside.
- Address:
- E Danforth Rd/Route 66, Arcadia, OK
- Directions:
- 3 miles east of Arcadia, north side of Rt. 66 west of Choctaw Rd.
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Nice quick stop. Glad to be able to go in.
[Traci, 11/24/2021]
There was something very eerie and fascinating about this place. Quite a story is told by the sign in front. Arcadia is a city that I have been to a number of times, and have always managed to find something new to explore.
[Janelle, 07/17/2020]
Ruins Of 1920s Filling Station - A neat old building.
[Bryan, 06/04/2016]
On Route 66, approximately three miles east of Arcadia, this old filling station made its living counterfeiting $10 bills in the early 20th century!
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