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This old abandoned gas station is all that remains of Pumpkin Center,SD. Once a small thriving community, it is now nothing but a spot along the road. It is located on what once was US Highway 16,(now SD Hiway 42) at one time a major East-West route across South Dakota & the U.S. With the completion of Interstate 90 less & less traffic was traveling on this road. That brought about the demise of several small communities and many small businesses (like this place) that depended on travelers for economic survival. Decided to include the piece of hiway in the photo since it was part of it's history. Thanks so much everyone for all your visits & comments!!