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Decatur, Texas: Petrified Wood Gas Station

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Address:
904 US-287, Decatur, TX
Directions:
Decatur is where US-287 and US-380 intersect. Gas station is on the corner US-287 BUS and Hale Ave.
RA Rates:
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Petrified Wood Gas Station.

Petrified Wood Gas Station

It no longer sells gas, but a 1935 gas station paneled with petrified wood still stands.

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Meridian Highway history display.

Petrified Wood Gas Station

This historic gas station is known for its siding of petrified wood. It was part of the Texas Tourist Camp Complex started in 1927.

[Patti, 06/05/2023]

Texas Plaza.

Petrified Wood Gas Station

So cool! And the cafe is still open today! Wish we could've sat and ate so I could give a review. The cabins are really cool and pretty!

[Laura Perez, 03/17/2020]

Petrified building.

Petrified Wood Gas Station

Very cool stop! The Whistle Cafe is only open Monday-Friday.

[Betty, 02/08/2017]

Petrified wood gas station.

Petrified Wood Gas Station, Cafe, Motel

Very cool stop if you want to get out and take some pictures. The sun sets behind it, so you should be able to get some cool sunset shots.

[Chris Gomel, 02/02/2016]

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