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The KN Root Beer drive-in chain originated in 1948 in Longview, TX. The name was based on the first two letters of the last name of the owner, Leslie Knutson. By 1975, there were 30 locations in Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
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KN Root Beer [gone]
Mayfield, KY |
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This KN Root Beer, also known as Fowler's Restaurant, was probably built in the 1960s. The building was destroyed in a tornado in 2021. By 2023, there was just a big vacant lot.
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former KN Root Beer
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This KN Root Beer was built in the 1950s. By 2012, the building was housing a Mexican restaurant and the dining area had been extended into the canopy area. By 2014, the building had been adapted for a towing company and the sign was painted white. [map]
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KN Root Beer
Martin, TN |
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This KN Root Beer opened in 1962 but at a different location. This building must have housed a different business before KN moved there. The sign panels were broken around 2010. They were replaced by 2016. [map]
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KN Root Beer
Amarillo, TX |
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This KN Root Beer opened in 1968. They still have carhops and frosty glass mugs. By 2021, the big canopy was gone. [map]
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KN Root Beer
Graham, TX |
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The KN Root Beer opened in 1957. The stand still has car hops. The root beer is still made from the original KN recipe and is served in glass mugs. [photo thanks Trish Downey] [map]
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KN Root Beer Drive-in
Cuero, TX |
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This KN Root Beer Drive-in opened in 1960. [map]
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