Tower Station
Also known as U-Drop-Inn Cafe
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Tower Station
Tower Station, at 101 E. 12th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 18, 1997. The Register lists it for its architecture and commerce, at the local level. It describes its style as Art Deco, as it does for 61 other Texas listings.
What it isBuilding in Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 47 MB · National Archives↗1936 to today
- 1936Built
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Finding Tower Station
101 E. 12th St., Shamrock
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Tower Station
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Tower Station
Is Tower Station on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 18, 1997 (Register number 97001160).
Is Tower Station a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Tower Station?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Tower Station?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 47 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40973961 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.