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Meteor City, Arizona, Trading post on Route 66 in Arizona, United States

Meteor City is a trading post along Interstate 40 in Arizona, recognized by its distinctive geodesic dome structure. The site contains an abandoned curio shop and historical exhibits that document the Route 66 era.

The site opened in 1938 as Sharber Service Station under the Texaco brand and later evolved into a trading post. This shift from a gas station to a souvenir destination reflected changing travel patterns along the major highway route.

The property held two roadside attractions: a "World's Longest Map of Route 66" painted by cartographer Bob Waldmire, and a "World's Largest Dream-catcher" set near the road in front of the dome. Five teepees also stand on the grounds. The map's wooden fence has fallen and is in storage; the tattered dreamcatcher is to be repaired.

The site is accessible from Interstate 40 by taking Exit 239, which is located between the communities of Winslow and Flagstaff. The location sits at a convenient stopping point for travelers moving between these two areas.

The entrance sign read "Population: 1" and was later changed to "Population: 2" when the service station's proprietor, Joseph Sharber, married Gloria. The joke was literal: the couple lived on the property, so the count of residents really did rise by one.

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35.09444,-110.93556
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