Afton Station
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brwhiz
N 36° 41.659 W 094° 57.722
15S E 324719 N 4062756
This Roadside Tourism Attraction is located at 12 SE First Street in Afton, Oklahoma.
Waymark Code: WMHEE0
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2013
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Afton Station was designated a Route 66 Roadside Attraction by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program. Hampton no longer supports this program and their web page for it list just a few of the designated landmarks. But each landmark is clearly marked with a distinctive sign. From the owner of Afton Station:
The town of Afton, Oklahoma has seen better days, economically. As with so many Route 66 towns, the decommissioning of Route 66 and the bypassing by the Interstate didn't do its commercial life any favors. Besides a small convenience store, the farm co-op, and a small grocery store, there's not much left from the glory days of the town. Yet the town survives, about 800 people still live there, and all of those we've met are friendly and supportive of our project.
I moved to Oklahoma permanently in May of 2002, and am extremely happy with my life on Route 66. With the help of many dear friends from the area, as well as my supportive fellow Route 66 "roadies" from all over the country, I'm finding myself totally immersed in life on the Mother Road. My biggest dilemma is deciding whether it's more fun to travel constantly up and down Route 66, meeting new people and discovering new wonders, or staying at Afton Station and playing host to the friendly folks who drop in to chat. Tough choice, since both are equally appealing!!
Since I can't be open during all regular business hours, please feel free to call ahead if you'd like to drop in and see Afton Station. The phone numbers are either (Laurel)918-382-9465, (David)918-791-5055, or (Marley)918-533-5108. I'll be happy to open the Station and give a tour any time if you call one of us well in advance.