This Restaurant In Arkansas Used To Be A Service Station And You’ll Want To Visit
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published September 26, 2021
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
Things aren’t always what they seem. Take the Hamburger Station, for example. At first glance you might mistake it for a service station – and that’s no coincidence. It used to be one. However, its years as a service station are long gone. Now, it’s a restaurant with a reputation for serving some of the best burgers in the country.
Located in Paragould, the Hamburger Station is a local landmark known for its unique setting and signature burgers, which are lovingly referred to as humburgers.
Originally the Texaco Station No. 1, it was built in 1925! In 2001, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places, as it’s one of only two surviving early gas stations in Paragould.
The palate-pleasing menu also includes sides that are just as enticing as the burgers. Choose from several types of fries, onion rings, tater tots, and tater balls (tater tots with cheddar cheese inside).
Remember, Hamburger Station is an old-fashioned dairy bar, so orders are placed at a walk-up window. Also, there’s no indoor dining. There are a few picnic tables, though, so you can enjoy your grub on site.
And whether you’re a repeat customer or a first-timer, you’ll see a friendly face when you visit the Hamburger Station – so make sure to have a camera handy.
For more information, call Hamburger Station at (870) 239-9956. And make sure to like the Hamburger Station on Facebook.
So, did you know about this service station turned burger joint? Ever dined at the Hamburger Station in Arkansas? If so, what’d you think? Tell us!
This is just one of the service stations in Arkansas that have found a new purpose. Click here to read about one that’s been transformed into an Airbnb.
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