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Terrible's Road House

Coordinates: 35°46′55″N 115°19′56″W / 35.7819°N 115.3322°W / 35.7819; -115.3322
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Terrible's Road House
Two modules of the station, in 2022 from a car
Terrible's Road House is located in Nevada
Terrible's Road House
Location within Nevada
Terrible's Road House is located in the United States
Terrible's Road House
Terrible's Road House (the United States)
Alternative namesWorld's Largest Chevron
General information
StatusOperating
Location22625 NV-161, Jean NV 89019
Coordinates35°46′55″N 115°19′56″W / 35.7819°N 115.3322°W / 35.7819; -115.3322
Current tenants
OpenedJuly 6, 2018 (2018-07-06)
OwnerTerrible Herbst
Known forContaining the world's largest Chevron
Website
www.terriblespahrump.com

Terrible's Road House is a gas station in Jean, Nevada off Nevada State Route 161. It contains the World's Largest Chevron and is a tourist trap for people traveling from Las Vegas to California, being about 30 mi (48 km) south of the former. It has 96 pumps, 60 restroom stalls, and a 50,000 sq ft (4,600 m2) convenience store. The gas station is owned by Terrible Herbst.[1]

History

The center opened on July 6, 2018.[2]

Features

The station contains a White Castle restaurant, and it is the third ever to open in the Western United States, and the first there outside of Las Vegas. Prior to its opening, it was set to employ 100 people, with about 20 people on each shift. It also has 72 soda fountain heads, six times the average amount, and a 30 ft (9.1 m) coffee bar. It also contains the second-ever physical Jack Link's store, displaying a 13 ft (4.0 m) tall bigfoot statue at the entrance. A lounge dedicated to Red Bull is also found within the grounds; it is the first physical location where enthusiasts of the sports drink can buy merchandise. The center also provides 15 slot and video poker machines. It has a racing theme with planes suspended from the ceiling and a replica NASCAR car.[1][3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b c Akers, Mick (2018-07-10). "This Terrible's in Jean, touted as world's largest Chevron, aims to be tourist draw - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  2. ^ Riley, Bryce (2018-07-06). "World's largest Chevron opens its doors in Jean". KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  3. ^ "World's Largest Chevron Gas Station: world record in Jean, Nevada". World Record Academy. 2023-01-29. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  4. ^ "The World's Largest Chevron in Jean". City of Primm. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  5. ^ Millward, Wade Tyler (2018-06-30). "Travel center with world's largest Chevron opens soon in Jean". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Retrieved 2023-09-06.
  6. ^ Riley, Bryce (2018-07-06). "World's largest Chevron opens its doors". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). Retrieved 2023-09-06.