Leaning Tower of Britten, Water tower in Groom, Texas, United States.

The Leaning Tower of Britten is a tilted water tower along historic U.S. Route 66 in Groom, Texas. Its white cylindrical tank, banded by a red roof and railing, carries the words BRITTEN and USA in red and blue block letters, and a small metal star tops the roof. Four tall red steel legs form a leaning lattice around a thick white central pipe, and the tower tilts at roughly 10 degrees.

In the 1980s, Ralph Britten bought this water tower before it could be torn down and had it moved to its current spot. He placed it there to draw attention to a nearby truck stop and visitor center.

The tower stands along historic U.S. Route 66 in Groom and is sometimes called the Leaning Tower of Texas. Its name comes from Ralph Britten, who bought the tower and used it to advertise his truck stop and tourist information center. Images of the water tower appear in Route 66 photography books, and during Christmas the city of Groom lights the large multicolored star on top.

The tower is reached by a short gravel road with enough space to park, including room for larger vehicles. Since it is easy to spot from Interstate 40, a quick stop is all you need to see it up close.

The tower was placed at its angle on purpose and did not lean over time due to age or ground shifts. The tilt is a deliberate design choice, not a sign of damage or wear.