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Submitted on Jan 12, 2002 at 23:17
By: Prof. P Khan
at pkhan@stuckonstuckeys.com
Just trying this thing out....
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Submitted on Jan 13, 2002 at 22:07
By: Reilly Tillman
at marc@mtn.org
Wonderful site!! I discovered last week while driving through Nebraska - on a return trip home to Minnesota from Arizona - an abandoned Stucky's that my family had stopped at in 1967 en route to Colorado on a summer camping trip! I'll never forget it because I was so bored waiting and waiting to see the Colorado mountains. So we stopped, and my dad bought me a pair of steer horns, which I kept for years and years. I felt like a ghost visiting the site of an era gone by, and I shot some wonderful photographs of the old building. I'm now sort of obsessed with Stuckey's and Route 66 and all that. Thanks again for the great site!
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Submitted on Jan 18, 2002 at 20:05
By: Jana Taylor
at peter3339athomedotcom
I love this site!! I have been searching all over the web for info on Stuckey's. Not much there. Thank you!!
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Submitted on Jan 20, 2002 at 01:55
By: Rob
at
You're not alone.I could never go by a Stuckey's either.I especially miss the one that used to be on I-95 somewhere by Fredericksburg,Va.Next time I head into Williamsburg,I will have to check the status on that one,as it had the biggest selection of Revolutionary War flags for sale that I have ever seen.Am I the only one that finds it a little bizarre that Stuckey's headquarters is in Maryland ??
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Submitted on Jan 20, 2002 at 04:26
By: Laura Austin
at okiegrl1964@msn.com
I'd like to know if the Dake family still manages any of the Oklahoma locations and if so, which location? Thank you!
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Submitted on Jan 22, 2002 at 19:16
By: Bobby Peacock
at peacock (at) voyager.net
Whoa. And I thought Hardee's closed a lot of locations... Look at all the abandoned/converted Stuckey's in the US!
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Submitted on Jan 22, 2002 at 20:08
By: Jan
at jans@colorsys.net
I've been waiting for a site like this. I grew up traveling accross country with my family and I couldn't have survived it without Stuckey's. I know this is weird, but I remember there were vending machines in the bathrooms (the Ladies, that is). Not the usual toiletries, but fun toys and gifts. Does anyone else remember the Scotty Dog Magnets?
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Submitted on Feb 9, 2002 at 20:58
By: Jeff Baumann
at Jeffandshelley77@cs.com
Hello Bob, and other guests: This is a terrific site. On my way back to Green Bay, WI from New Jersey last week, I stopped in at the Stuckey's near Richmond, IN. I picked up a pecan log roll and some Amish popping corn for my in-laws. I asked the clerk if they had an updated directory and he said they don't make them anymore. He wasn't that cheerful either. They seemed to be more helpful and courteous back in the 70's. I hope that at least some of the present stores stick around for another decade or two so my 2 sons can experience the Stuckey's tradition.
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Submitted on Feb 12, 2002 at 13:59
By: Paul Browning
at
Well...I'm stunned. You've done for Stuckey's what I've done for Burger Chef. Funny thing is, I never thought I'd see anyone with as much nostalgic fever over such a really great roadside place. We went there faithfully it seemed, every summer. No matter the vacation, we stopped. Pecan Logs were the staple. And I too, enjoyed getting toys out of the vending machines by the bathrooms. My toys were usually the puzzles you put together (logic ones) and the bird calls. Never did use those things the right way. Anyhow, now I take my wife and children (who've never been) any time we go on vacation. I've even taken digital pictures of one on I-40. I guess they're called "express" locations now with Dairy Queens. Thanks for cementing into the internet such a great site! May you enjoy a long lasting existance. Paul Browning Webmaster of the "Unofficial Burger Chef Homepage" www.burgerchef.com
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Submitted on Feb 24, 2002 at 11:37
By: kelly
at
This is probably a Stuckey's first, but Stuckey's provided the inspiration for my Mardi Gras costume, which I made from their #1 best seller, the Mexican blanket. We attached Stuckey's logos to our hats and enjoyed a number of favorable comments and reminicses from other partyers! May Stuckey's live forever!!!
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Submitted on Feb 25, 2002 at 10:03
By: Jess
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Stopped at my first Stuckey's when traveling from Pennsylvania to Missouri with my dad. Just finished my second cross country drive (this time west to east) and stopped at 5 Stuckey's on my journey. Don't know what it is, maybe memories of that roadtrip with my dad, but I love to stop at Stuckey's. And of course, I picked up several Pecan Log Rolls for friends as momentos of my trip.
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Submitted on Mar 9, 2002 at 11:31
By: Jonathan Weedman
at jlwjon@aol.com
Thanks for the great pictures! I too grew up going to Stuckey's during our travels, but they were the ones either in IN, or TN. But I still enjoyed the pics and remembering what it was like to go to one of those stores.
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Submitted on Mar 12, 2002 at 10:43
By: Beth
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What a great site. I too grew up traveling from Texas ( La Porte area on the Gulf of Mexico) up to New York State each year for family vacation. Stuckeys always stood out on the highway~the big bright yellow sign. I could just taste those pralines....We would stop either in Louisiana or Mississippi...I don't quite remember as I was a young child. It is a good childhood memory.Thanks for putting up a great site for all to enjoy!!
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Submitted on Mar 15, 2002 at 13:22
By: Sonia Stuckey
at soniastuckey@yahoo.com
Glad to know you are still around. I am going to try to make it to your Oklahoma store, while I am there on business.
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Submitted on Mar 19, 2002 at 17:34
By: Steve
at Leader175@aol.com
Great Site! I live out here in California and haven't had one of their pecan logs in years. Does anyone know if they do any type of mail order? Thanks
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Submitted on Mar 25, 2002 at 21:46
By: Nikki
at Bunbun911@aol.com
Just to correct your list: there is no longer a Stuckey's in Thornburg, VA. It was converted to a Shell with a convienience mart. Boy do I miss those Stuckey's hot dogs!
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Submitted on Mar 28, 2002 at 22:24
By: Dave
at langdav@aol.com
Do you know where I can get a Stuckeys t-shirt?
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Submitted on Apr 12, 2002 at 13:30
By: Michelle
at love_my_porscheATyahooDOTcom
I love this. This is great. We always stop at a Stuckey's even if we didn't have to. Love the sight.
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Submitted on Apr 12, 2002 at 17:36
By: Kevin D. Murphy
at kevinmurphyATadelphia.net
Thanks for the site.... my wife and I just found an abandoned Stuckey's location on a recent road trip, and were reminiscing. Your site helped us put it all in perspective!
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Submitted on Apr 19, 2002 at 14:06
By: George Ashburn
at its_jamdawg@yahoo.com
I was on a trip to New Mexico (From Ohio) to visit relatives. Two of the things I looked forward to were; Driving on as muchof Route 66 as I could, and Stuckey's (As well as Mom-and-Pop Restaurants, etc.) Needless to say, I bought a couple of blankets, and had a few Pecan Logs (The Miniature versions.) I wish that we had Stuckey's back in Ohio.
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Submitted on Apr 21, 2002 at 19:38
By: Dave Weiser
at Dweiser106@aol.com
My family and I have been driving down to Seiverville, TN from Chicago, for the last 5 years. Every trip there's a Stuckey's closing or closed. It would be like heading into a ghost town. The saddest site was going to a Stuckey's in Corbin Kentucky. It was on the parking lot of a Walmart that was having it's grand opening on that day. We came back a year or so later, and the Stuckey's was boarded up. Thank you for keeping the dream alive. Dave W.
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Submitted on Apr 24, 2002 at 23:38
By: Shane
at aldeshsa@attbi.com
Stuckey's in Roggen Colorado is now a Texaco sad to say.
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Submitted on Apr 25, 2002 at 16:44
By: Scott Urschel
at SkatATaolDOTcom
I am so appreciative that there is someone, out there, (and I mean out there), who is as nuts as me!!! I have the fondest memories of the aqua-tiled roofs,the big yellow signs, and all the "good stuff" waiting for me once dad decided to pull in for gas. My favorite was the tall circular rack of all the wonderful gags, novelties, and magic tricks displayed (joy buzzers, black soap, hot gum, etc.)and I could always manage to talk my father into letting me get something to torture my older sister with. I have always wanted to get a few of those old rood tiles, and I saw that you had some in your garage "museum". I am envious!!! How does one go about getting some, how did you manage that coup. Well, look forward to seeing more valuable information about a favorite of my childhood roadtrips, thanks for all your work. Sincerely, Skat66
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Submitted on Apr 27, 2002 at 09:29
By: prof p khan
at
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Submitted on Apr 29, 2002 at 14:48
By: Janice
at
As a child when we traveled the country we stopped at Stuckies. They were the precursor to the more famous Fast Food places that have now taken over. As an adult, I look for "oddities" or Mom and Pop operations to eat at. They never fail to please. Thanks for the memories and I will try and get a picture of where the old stuckies outside of Wilmington Use to be, for you, the building was still there as of last summer. w
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Submitted on May 6, 2002 at 21:56
By: Jim Talley
at jqtalley AT aol DOT com
Thanks for the Competitors page. I've wondered whatever happened to Nickerson Farms. I'm trying compile a nice collection of high res photos of this type of place (Stuckey's, Nickerson Farms, Howard Johnson's etc) from the 60s & 70s American highways (for my own collection).
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Submitted on May 12, 2002 at 16:31
By: Jessica
at coolangelcat@yahoo.com
This site is way better, cooler, and has alot more stuff than :www.stuckey.com Keep it up!
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Submitted on May 13, 2002 at 15:23
By: Mark
at mstamour@ci.ann-arbor.mi.us
I found your web site as a result of discovering the Stuckey's demise. I just recently took my family on a road trip from Michigan to Georgia and I told my wife and young kids to look out for Stuckey's (I advised them of my childhood days in the 1970's stopping at Stuckey's during family roadtrips in the summer months). I didn't spot one,until on our way back through Kentucky...where I spotted a Stuckey's Express. I looked at my wife and yelled "Stuckey's...yes I found one". In the same breath...I stated nervously "Stuckey's Express what does that mean"? I wished I never would have stopped. Instead of the unique aqua roofed building, it turned out to be a dirty run-down truckstop with a few aisles of Stuckey's merchandise. I left angry and sad that the "experience of visiting a Stuckey's" could come to this.
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Submitted on May 25, 2002 at 18:47
By: Bobby Peacock, again
at peacock@voyagerNOSPAM.net
A few updates for you: * Cheboygan: Now an abandoned hulk * Holly: Please dlete the exit number, I'm not sure of it. * Ottawa Lake, Exit THREE, my mistake: Building now used by an orchard
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Submitted on May 25, 2002 at 18:49
By: Me, a third time
at
Another correction: The Cheboygan Stuckey's was at I-75 and C-64, not C-66.
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Submitted on May 27, 2002 at 15:41
By: Ross Neal
at
I live close to the Pelham,TN Stuckey's on I-24. I try to stop when I'm on a Sunday drive. The lady who runs the store is originally from Eastman,GA. It still looks the same as it did when I was a kid. When my father took me to Stuckey's,it always meant getting the banana chips and a can of boiled peanuts. Don't forget the pecan log. I can't wait for my son to get a little older so I can take him to Stuckey's for a nice cold milkshake. No Dairy Queen at this store. 100% Stuckey's!
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Submitted on Jun 4, 2002 at 22:27
By:
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Cool site, brought back alot of fun memories. Made many Stuckey stops in the early 70's on car trips from NY to Florida. For some reason, always remember the gas prices as higher at Stuckey's, and we'd get gas else where. The gift shops were alot of fun. Sorry to read the store in Plant City, FL was torn down. I remember going to that one in the early 1990's too. Your point about Cracker Barrel is well taken, closest thing to the modern day concept, only, they don't sell gas (they may give you some though...LOL) HK
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Submitted on Jun 4, 2002 at 22:27
By: HK
at
Cool site, brought back alot of fun memories. Made many Stuckey stops in the early 70's on car trips from NY to Florida. For some reason, always remember the gas prices as higher at Stuckey's, and we'd get gas else where. The gift shops were alot of fun. Sorry to read the store in Plant City, FL was torn down. I remember going to that one in the early 1990's too. Your point about Cracker Barrel is well taken, closest thing to the modern day concept, only, they don't sell gas (they may give you some though...LOL) HK
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Submitted on Jun 5, 2002 at 10:24
By: C. Clark
at
I have fond memories of the Stuckey's off I-40 in Camden, Tennessee--this was on the way between our house in Nashville and my grandmother's in Jackson, TN, and to two kids in the mid-'70's with no capacity to sit still in the car for what seemed like forever (it was only about a 130-mile drive), it was the perfect midpoint of the trip. We'd see the sign and start chanting, "Stop at Stuckey's! Stop at Stuckey's!"--which would accomplish one of two things: Getting my parents to stop and let us wander the store for a few minutes while they stretched their legs, or annoying them enough to prompt a response of, "it's not that much further, just be patient". I haven't driven between Nashville and Jackson in about 12 years or so, so I don't know whether the store is still there.
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Submitted on Jun 5, 2002 at 23:22
By: Ronnie Wynne
at rwwynne@mindspring.com
How can I order some Pecan Pralines
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Submitted on Jun 12, 2002 at 14:03
By: Mark Hartley
at Bigdog813ATmsnDOTcom
This is Beautiful. If you want to make a grown man cry, you put the past at his fingertips. I remember those long trips across country on Route 66 and later I40. I knew the journey had begun when I took a bite of the Stuckeys Pecan Roll. Long live Stuckeys, along with Whiting Bros gas stations, Lotta Burger stands, and all of the teepee motels and gift shops.
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Submitted on Jun 13, 2002 at 12:43
By: Jason Stuckey
at jstuckey@bbl.usouthal.edu
Hey I am trying to find someplace to pruchase some Stuckey's crap. Perferable a t-shirt or hat. Got any ideas?
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Submitted on Jun 15, 2002 at 05:57
By: Michael Poulin
at boxcarart@hotmail.com
I'm 33 years old and still have fond memories of seeing those billboards with the .99 Breakfast eggs,bacon and toast and my brother and I harassing my Dad to stop at the next Stuckey's. Stuckey's is a part of roadside americana at it's finest. I'll never forget those cross country trips to Maine starting in California in our Toyota Corolla. Thanks for the memories. Plan on taking a cross country trip this year again with my 3 children. Camera will be in hand.
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Submitted on Jun 16, 2002 at 17:25
By: David
at tenndudleys@juno.com
I didn't know there was anything left. I stopped today in Newport, Tn and found some Stuckey's stuff in a gas station. I had to buy some taffy for all my kids. It brought back such good memories.
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Submitted on Jun 19, 2002 at 02:25
By: Mark A.
at
Stuckey's was a part of what made travelling so special when I was a kid. The souvenirs, and the ice cream, everything... the old building in Goodfield, IL still has a beautiful blue roof on it. From a distance, one almost can believe that it might still be open. Great sight... thanks for the memories.
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Submitted on Jun 19, 2002 at 02:25
By: Mark A.
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Stuckey's was a part of what made travelling so special when I was a kid. The souvenirs, and the ice cream, everything... the old building in Goodfield, IL still has a beautiful blue roof on it. From a distance, one almost can believe that it might still be open. Great sight... thanks for the memories.
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Submitted on Jun 19, 2002 at 10:33
By: Jerri Beasley
at the_beezATnetzeroDOTnet
Hi! Thank you so much for your wonderful site. It brought a smile to my face and tears to my eyes. My grandparents owned a Stuckey's store in Tallulah Falls, Georgia. I grew up in that store - playing, then eventually working there. For 37 years, my grandfather worked 7 days a week 364 days a year. They were closed on Christmas Day unless someone called saying they needed something (usually gasoline). I remember once he was very sick (pneumonia - I think). He worked that morning up until the doctor could see him. They put him in the hospital. He complained the whole time that his store couldn't survive without him. They released him from the hospital a day or two later and he went straight back to work. He said he had 2 1/2 days of work to catch up on and couldn't do it from a bed!! The store has been closed for about 15 years now. My grandfather passed away in 1999 and my grandmother in 1995. I have a few collectibles left. I wish I had kept so much more! I still can't drive by a Stuckey's without stopping - even though they are NOT the same!! I have never found the smiling faces and helpful staff I remember and what's up with the DQ's? We made our own milkshakes at the snackbar including coffee and toffee flavors. My grandmother made the homemade sandwich spreads and hotdog chili fresh every morning. Boy, I sure do miss those days and my grandparents too! Nothing beats a fresh Pecan Log Roll! Thanks again for your site and allowing me to walk down "memory lane". Happy Motoring!
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Submitted on Jun 20, 2002 at 02:15
By: Janice W.
at radiojanATaol.com
What a fun site. I remember Stuckey's from traveling, but also from living right down the road. The one between Amarillo and Canyon, Texas, on Highway 87 (now Interstate 27 and the Stuckey's is a car dealership) was two miles from our farm. When we first began moving to the country and were remodeling the house (in 1964) we would buy hamburgers from Stuckey's and take them to the house for lunch. And malts. They had great hamburgers and malts and we could eat them hot/cold. If we'd have had to drive to town they wouldn't have been nearly so good. Thanks for the memory.
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Submitted on Jun 26, 2002 at 17:20
By: Darryl Heine
at
The last Stuckey's I have been to was the one in Indiana in July 1999.
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Submitted on Jun 28, 2002 at 13:13
By: Natasha
at
I traveled ALOT with my grandmother as a kid. And out of all the stuff we saw and did Stuckey's was always one thing I knew I was gonna love when we got there. God forbid I saw a Stuckey's sign....we were definitley stopping. Now my son is about to embark on his travelling adventures with grandma and I've told him to keep an eye out for Stuckeys. Nothing makes a trip like an invisible ink workbook, a pecan roll, and some divinity!! Thanks Stuckey's for the childhood memories!
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Submitted on Jul 1, 2002 at 11:36
By: Kim Utley
at kutley@vbgov.com
I wanted to let you know that theStuckeys store in Hope Hull have angles working there. My son, James (only 19), is in the Navy. He was traveling from Pensacola, Fla to Virginia Beach, Va. One of his first stops for gas was at Stuckeys in Hope Hull, Al. After paying for his gas, he walked out of the store leaving his wallet on the counter. He didn't realize this until he stopped for gas again 350 miles later. Since he now had no ID or anything he decided to continue on and drive straight through to Virginia Beach. Once he arrived home in Virginia Beach, we were able to get the phone number of the Stuckeys where he had left his wallet. I called right away, and spoke with Kim Merritt (It was 6:30am). What an angel. She had my son's wallet. Not only was she so kind to have taken care of his wallet, she went to the post office that morning, and with her own money, over nighted the wallet to my son. I assume Kim Merritt is the manager of this Stuckey store. She truly is an asset to Stuckeys. I can't thank her enough. Kim Utley 1996 Princess Anne Rd Virginia Beach, Va 23456
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Submitted on Jul 6, 2002 at 17:57
By: Ingrid
at
OMG- It's not fair!!!!!!!!! They're closing all the Stuckeys! They can't!! What about when I want to take my son across country? Where do we stop to buy cheesy western belts? I wish someone would start renovating Stuckeys!!
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Submitted on Jul 6, 2002 at 21:33
By: mark willette
at frisbee1968@cox.net
i grew up with stuckey's and nickersons. i'm glad stuckey's are still in operation. i loved your web site
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Submitted on Jul 7, 2002 at 12:38
By: Bobby Peacock
at wachovia_138@yahoo.com
There used to be a Stuckey's on I-44 in Vinita, Oklahoma. It became a Howard Johnson's and is now a McDonald's.
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Submitted on Jul 8, 2002 at 17:03
By: terry eacret
at terryeacret@hotmail.com
i remember going to stuckey's as a child. we went to oklahoma every summer from north carolina. my twin brother and i would beg our dad to stop at every stuckey's we would see, thanks to the colorful billboards. of course we would get the pecan logs, toys, etc. i miss the early road trips and the old signs such as the old holiday inn and best western signs. when i see pictures of the old signs it reminds me of my childhood when everything was carefree. thank you for this website. i'm actually doing a documentary on something that sparked my imagination upon viewing it as a child.
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Submitted on Jul 8, 2002 at 22:49
By: ewebb
at
Just stopped at Stuckey's in Altamont, IL. The good news was they had Pecan Logs (still taste the same)& other Stuckey's candies. However, I was disappointed - no blue roof, there was a Subway attached & the souvenirs were junk (maybe they always were?). My kids didn't leave with the same love for Stuckey's I had as a kid. Still, it was great to have a Pecan Log. I asked the attendant for Stuckey's info - they had nothing. At least we have our memories.
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Submitted on Jul 11, 2002 at 12:41
By: Dan
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Thanks for such a great site! I always went to Stuckey's as a kid and haven't seen one in a long time. Before my family's vacation to Florida, I went on the internet to see if I could find any more locations. There sure isn't a lot of information about Stuckey's, but your website is really neat and has a lot of useful information.
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Submitted on Jul 11, 2002 at 18:07
By: Jodie Stout
at
What a great website! I actually grew up IN a Stuckey store and I have wonderful memories of the all of the travelers I met. My parents managed a store for a few years and then my father went on to become a regional supervisor and was the last "Stuckey" employee to work at Pet corporate offices in St. Louis. I stopped at a store in Terre Haute, IN last winter and had to buy a log roll, pralines and GooGoo's! Still not tired of them. Thanks for the memories!
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Submitted on Jul 12, 2002 at 13:59
By: John Stuckey
at stuckey@jesusanswers.com
This is a pretty cool web site. I have been wanting to travel to a Stuckey's store for a long time but I never knew of any around where I live in mid-east Louisiana. I was just surfing the net trying to find a t-shirt with Stuckey's on it and stumbled across your site there was a lot of helpful info on here thanx alot. Great Site
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Submitted on Jul 12, 2002 at 18:22
By: Sterling
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Submitted on Jul 12, 2002 at 18:38
By: Sterling
at Yea right...
What a Great site,I'm from New England and travelled the Southeast very frequently in my late teens & early twenties.Myself and my girlfriend at the the always looked forward to Stuckeys and the Wafflehouse.The one thing i can remember that we never left a Stuckey's without was that coil of shrinkwrapped slimjim-like snack...I don't know if it was 10 or 20 feet long...It was something like that.I guess some things change but the road and its attraction are still the same.Only what you find on the way has changed a little.Thank You for sharing your site.Take Care. -Sterling
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Submitted on Jul 13, 2002 at 18:51
By: Mike Austing
at maus@tusco.net
I fondly remember road trips with my grandparents and parents in the 50s and 60s, looking forward to being the first to spot the next Stuckey's! Souvenirs & good food galore for a young lad! BRING 'EM BACK! ! !
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Submitted on Jul 13, 2002 at 19:33
By: Alex Burr
at hesternec@yahoo.com
Thanks for the memories!!!!!! I remember Stuckeys from the 1950's when I was stationed in various places down south while in the Navy. Right up there with the gator farms, mysterious animal parks, etc.
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Submitted on Jul 14, 2002 at 20:44
By: Will
at
We just stopped at a stuckeys in eastaboga Alabama. bought a postcard. This Stuckeys is just a shell of a real one from the early 70's
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Submitted on Jul 16, 2002 at 14:51
By: Tereza Snyder
at
My grandmother, Gladys Sanders of Eastman, GA, knew the founder of Stuckeys, and according to family lore used to bake her amazing wonderful pecan pies for him. Nice site, tereza
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Submitted on Jul 18, 2002 at 21:07
By: Jen
at
My mom, daughter and I are returning from a trip to Colorado and promised my three year old to stop at Stuckey's. All we have heard for 200 miles is, " I want Stuckey's for souvenirs, presents and everything." We have not arrived yet, but have bunked for the night. We are all very excited. When I was growing up we would stop at the Stuckey's on the way to Tucson, Arizona from Phoenix to see my grandparents. There was no better place to stop for my brother and me. Some days we were forced into Nickerson Farms across the highway, but when we were lucky GO STUCKEY's. Stuckey's rules and I will continue to Jones for a pecan log until tomorrow. Thank you for the beautiful site!
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Submitted on Jul 18, 2002 at 22:07
By: ewebb
at
Here's a phone # off the Stuckey's Pecan Log Roll box which I just purchased at the Stuckey's in Altamont, IL. 800-423-6171. I called it after hours and it had an extension for mail orders (pecan logs maybe??).
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Submitted on Jul 21, 2002 at 18:14
By: Gut Kudlemyer
at gwkuddlesATaolDOTcom
Having lived on the West Coast all of my life, I am mostly familiar with those Stuckey's in California and Oregon. I now live in Oregon, near the sites of two former Stuckey's. The former Stuckey's on I-5 at Halsey is now a TEXACO Star Mart, with Subway and Taco Bell. The former Stuckey's at Woodburn on I-5 is a used camping trailer dealer. I feel queasy every time I pass either location...
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Submitted on Jul 22, 2002 at 21:45
By: Jackson McQuigg
at jacks49535ATyahooDOTcom
You all are my heroes! I work for a history museum in Atlanta and shared this page with one of my colleagues today. He was bowled over by it, too. By the way, I insist on traveling back to my hometown of Tampa, Florida, either by 1) driving down 1-75 and stopping at Stuckey's locations on the way; or, 2) taking familiar old U.S. 19 and saying "hi" to the 2 now-closed Stuckey's in Fanning Springs and Perry, Florida along that route-- I remember stopping at both of them in the 1980s on trips with my grandmother. Sad to see them in their current states of disrepair. The same for the old abandoned Florida Welcome Centers on U.S. 19 mentioned elsewhere on this site; you'll find another such ghost just across the Florida line on U.S. 41. On a more positive note, the very-traditional Stuckey's in Yeehaw Junction, Florida (State Route 60 and the Florida Turnpike) is almost the only game in town these days, and does a land-office business. Ditto for the traditional Stuckey's in Sycamore, Georgia, which on July 21, 2002, was packed with cars and people (the nearby gas-and-groceries was nearly deserted). Here's hoping that the remaining traditional stores are still out there for many years to come!
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Submitted on Jul 24, 2002 at 00:39
By: Larry Necheles
at L-Necheles@csu.edu
Stopped at Stuckey's on I-55 in Arkansas, just north of Memphis. I was like stepping back into 1972. I remembered where the bathrooms were located, and I believe they had the same blue-green doors. The aplique mirrored canted walls showing the pecan log rolls were there also. I learned quite alot about Southern culture from 20 minute stop. The South is loaded with irony, contrasts and inexplicable incongruities. The South is loaded with internal conflict. On the one hand, there are churches and Jesus Saves bill boards on every corner. A block later you'll find liquor establishments and adult bookstores. For instance, this store contained an aisle full of "Confederate" souveniers. The next aisle contained African American "Humel" type figuries, churches, clerics and black orientated bibles. The store was decrepite, yet interesting. The clerk was very friendly and we had an interesting discussion on how often the "Confederate" stuff needs to be refilled.
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Submitted on Jul 26, 2002 at 05:16
By: Silver Fox
at silverfox@idcomm.com
i remember Stuckey's from years past, i am now 30 and remember on road trips from San Diego to Pueblo and back in the 70, 80's, 90 and most recently 2000 and hopufully 2003 again, stoping at the ones in NEw mexico from right out side Albq. NM to outside Gallop, NM i also reemmber the 99 cent breakfastest and the other things also i remember in the early 80's traving in TX, near San antonio, there was a Stuckey's cause that was the last place from there to Kingsville Tx, you could buy Squirt soda pop. i seem to reember more stuckies every were in the wsst, i heard rummers there was one between PUeblo and Colo. Springs and also one 60 mins south of Pueblo, the building still stands there to this day wating to reopen. alos an FYI in 2000 the Gallop Stuckeys looked liked it closed for good. but unknown if it did or just for renivations as the pumps were there and it looked in order still. the one outside Albq. should be renevated, its looks in need of TLC bad latly. as does the Grants location. anyone know if the buildings that still stand in Southern colorado will reopen ???
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Submitted on Jul 27, 2002 at 22:53
By: Doug D.
at
Wow, what a great site. I just returned from a trip to NC and thought I'd see if there was anything about Stuckey's on the 'net -- remembering similar trips our family made in the 50's & 60's. I always used to bug my parents to stop at one of the several Stuckey's that we passed between NC and Northern Virginia -- a special treat for a kid. As mentioned by another poster, the one near Fredricksburg, VA (Thornburg exit) was closed years ago. Also the one on Route 1 near Sanford, NC (it's now a teacher's supply store after having been a western supply store for years). Several people talked about the price of gas being a bit higher -- it was, as I recall, about 2 cents more than surrounding gas stations (but, heck, other stations didn't sell Pecan Log Rolls). Our family had a Stuckey's card that gave us a 2 cents per gallon discout at any store. I believe they discontinued that promotion in the early 60's. It's good to know that the stores are back in the Stuckey family -- maybe with some good marketing and a little help from those of us who (occasionally) live in the past, the stores will live on.
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Submitted on Jul 29, 2002 at 01:15
By: Jim Stezaker
at jstezaker@aol.com
My family drove the Route 66 road in 1944, with my dad, mom and 6 kids in an old 1935 Ford with everything we owned in the car and a small home made trailer my dad built. We drove from Detroit, MI., to Los Angeles, CA. What a trip.
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Submitted on Jul 30, 2002 at 22:13
By: Renee Timpeiro
at whatcity409@aol.com
I have great memories of family vacations, all of us kids keeping our eyes peeled for Stuckey's signs. Stuckey's was a vacation tradition, and I'll never forget the first time I tasted a Stuckey's Pecan Log. MMMMMMMM. I now live 5 miles from a Stuckey's (Orange, TX), but it has been boarded up for 4 or 5 years. Heartbreaking!!!!
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Submitted on Jul 31, 2002 at 15:43
By: Bobby
at parts_is_parts@rinkmail.com
Some Stuckologist terms I coined: Stuckling: A restaurant (usually Dairy Queen) that is co-branded with a Stuckey's. Pure Stuckey's: A Stuckey's with TexacoShell gas and no stucklings.
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Submitted on Jul 31, 2002 at 18:17
By: Win Brewer
at winfieldb@hotmail.com
Great site! My family was on the road all the time back in the seventies and Stuckey's was our favorite roadside stop. Keep up the good work guys!
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Submitted on Aug 7, 2002 at 10:34
By: Trent Rose
at
I would like to complement you on an excellent tribute to a cultural icon! I especially enjoyed the information regarding Nickerson Farms. I live in Kansas and have both an abandoned Stuckey's and Nickerson Farms Interstate Service station within 30 miles of my home. I have been very interested in researching the Nickerson Farms chain, but I have found few people recall anything about the chain whose steep red roofs adorn Interstate 70. The Nickerson Farm's nearest my home, situated on 23 acres seven miles west of Salina,KS, has most recently been a mini amusement park and restaurant with an adjoining zoo featuring exotic wildlife. Excellent work!
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Submitted on Aug 7, 2002 at 17:50
By: Ray Buttry
at
Great site brings back many good memories from the days when getting there was half of the fun. Seems crazy but some of my most pleasing thoughts is of a Cherry Fruit drink that was carried at most of the soda fountains. Might have been able to get it at other places but seemed more appealing out of a Stuckeys cup.
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Submitted on Aug 9, 2002 at 15:01
By: Michiel Dillon
at
Somehow in a conversation a friend and I brought up Stuckeys, and we wondered if they even existed. Well the official Stuckeys web page was a sign they exist, but Stuckeys ought to hire you to do thier webpage as you have more information on your site than thy do. I dont think the company fully realizes the place they have in American culture, and would be wise to use much of the information you have collected on thier own site. Stuckeys is as much a part of automotive life in America as the drive-in movie theater, and it would be a shame to see it disappear like most of those have.
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Submitted on Aug 10, 2002 at 20:01
By: Philip A. Nickerson Sr.
at manager@nickersonstores.com
I really miss the good old days.. Nickerson Farms used to be my favorite restaurant.. Hummm I wonder why? Any who, Have A GREAT DAY! Great job on the website. manager NickersonStores.com
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Submitted on Aug 11, 2002 at 13:58
By: Barb
at peekabo@optonline.net
Years Ago - In the 70's my parents and I took long trips from Kansas to New York Florida - Stuckey's was the stop - It was a good find here on the internet - never thought in a million years I would ever have thought I would have found this site - Thanks For The MEMORIES - Barb Simek
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Submitted on Aug 13, 2002 at 11:34
By: tabanou
at micheltabanou@wanadoo.fr
Petit bonjour de France.
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Submitted on Aug 15, 2002 at 23:03
By: Bubba
at
The Stuckey's in Paw Paw isn't a Saint Julians wine emporium. It's now Lawson's M-51 service, 61112 M-51, at I-94 and exit 56.
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Submitted on Aug 16, 2002 at 13:48
By: gary lord
at avanti@entermail.net
Just love the site as we have many fond memories of Stuckeys. Always a place with a clean rest room, plenty of "junque", log candy and decent food.
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Submitted on Aug 20, 2002 at 12:18
By: CARL H LANG
at LANDHFN@AOL.COM
VERY WELL DONE
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Submitted on Aug 21, 2002 at 13:45
By: VALERIE PEYTON
at
THE STUCKEYS IN KING GEORGE ON HWY 301 IS NO LONGER IN OPERATION. IT CLOSED ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO (1992). IT IS NOW THE CURRENT HOME OF "KIMBLES" USED AUTO SALES. STORES LIKE STUCKEYS HAVE BECOME A THING OF THE PAST. THIS PARTICULAR STUCKEYS USE TO DO A THRIVING BUSINESS BEFORE I-95 CAME ALONG BECOMING THE MORE POPULAR ROUTE FOR TRAVELERS UP AND DOWN THE EASTERN SEABOARD. AS A CHILD I REMEMBER GOING THERE TO BUY BUBBLE GUM CIGARETTES AND DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS YOU WOULD SEE ATLEAST TWO CHARTER TOUR BUSES THERE EVERYDAY!
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Submitted on Aug 22, 2002 at 00:22
By: David Berry
at
Just got back from a trip to Tennessee and cannot say enough about the Stuckey's on I-24 at Pelham, TN. The store is clean, well stocked with fresh log rolls, and the food was excellent! Being a Stuckey's fanatic and having been to quite a few of the remaining original stores the past few years, I can without a doubt say this store is one of he best. If you are in the area, I highly recommend it.
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Submitted on Aug 22, 2002 at 23:50
By: JACQUELINE MULLINIX
at chesterpenn@yahoo.com
I remember Stuckey's so well as a child and young adult. I also remember it's competition, Knickerson Farms. I have yet to experience a Stuckey's Express, but after comments, by one of the guest book signers, I don't know if I want to or not. I am not one to harbor wishful remembrances about the past, except for when it comes to roadside travel. And I think that Stuckey's Express is just another sign of the fast paced world that we live in. Sometimes, it is a little to fast.
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Submitted on Aug 22, 2002 at 23:53
By: JACQUELINE MULLINIX
at chesterpenn@yahoo.com
I remember Stuckey's so well as a child and young adult. I also remember it's competition, Knickerson Farms. I have yet to experience a Stuckey's Express, but after comments, by one of the guest book signers, I don't know if I want to or not. I am not one to harbor wishful remembrances about the past, except for when it comes to roadside travel. And I think that Stuckey's Express is just another sign of the fast paced world that we live in. Sometimes, it is a little to fast.
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