Clinton in Custer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Y Service Station

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Y Service Station Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1937, the Y Service Station was strategically located in the middle of the Route 66 and Route 183 intersection on the southern edge of Clinton, Oklahoma. The Y Service Station offered food, fuel, auto repair and lodging to travelers.

Built in the Mission Revival style, the building had a stucco finish, curvilinear parapets and red roof tiles. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 35° 30.41′ N, 98° 59.203′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Oklahoma, in Custer County. It can be reached from West Gary Boulevard (Business Interstate 40) south of West Modelle Avenue (State Highway 73). Marker is outside Oklahoma Route 66 Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2225 W Gary Blvd, Clinton OK 73601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Oklahoma.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McLain Rogers Park (here, next to this marker); Pop Hicks' Restaurant (here, next to this marker); Marshall Cafe (a few steps from this marker); Glancy Motor Hotel

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(a few steps from this marker); Calmez Hotel (a few steps from this marker); U.S. 66 (a few steps from this marker); Mohawk Lodge Indian Store (a few steps from this marker); Redland Theater (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Y Service Station Marker

full shot of panel

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 9, 2021

3. Y Service Station Marker

Marker is facing the museum, where the red arrow points

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 335 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.