The Most Historic Gas Station In Iowa Belongs On Your Bucket List
Iowa is full of historic attractions, but not all of them are as colorful and photogenic as this tiny historic gas station in Belle Plaine. Pack yourself some road trip snacks and head to Iowa to see this unique fixture. Known as the George Preston Filling Station, the station has drawn travelers from all around for almost 100 years. Here’s what you need to know about visiting.
You can find the George Preston Filling Station at 402 13th St., Belle Plaine, Iowa. Have you been to this charming local haunt? Let us know in the comments below. We love to hear your firsthand accounts of these unique sites and experiences.
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Historic Sites In Iowa
Where are other historical sites in Iowa?
If you enjoyed learning about the Preston Station, you’ll love visiting these fascinating and unique historical sites in Iowa.
- Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, West Branch
- Grotto of the Redemption, West Bend
- Sergeant Floyd Monument, Sioux City
- Julien Dubuque Monument, Dubuque
- Old Capitol Building, Iowa City
- Effigy Mounds National Monument, Harpers Ferry
- Davenport Claim House, Davenport
- General Dodge House, Council Bluffs
- The Bridges of Madison County
- Abbie Gardner Cabin, Spirit Lake
- Glenn Miller Birthplace, Clarinda
- John Wayne Birthplace, Winterset
- Mamie Eisenhower Birthplace, Boone
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Home, Burr Oak
- American Gothic House, Eldon
What are the most historic towns in Iowa?
There are some areas of the state that are historic in their entirety. While you’re exploring Iowa, check out these historic towns in Iowa.
- Dubuque
- Burlington
- Davenport
- Iowa City
- Muscatine
- Keokuk
- Cedar Rapids
- Des Moines
- Bellevue
- Keosauqua
- Council Bluffs
- The Amana Colonies