Main Street in the middle of a field in Navasota, TX

As we pulled into Navasota, TX Case and I were really excited. Looking at the map, it appeared to be very un-Main Street type Main Street. Very far from downtown.

When we arrived, we were not disappointed. It was a one-block, one-lane gravel road on the edge of a field. It was so small there weren’t even any driveways off of it. It sort of felt like it was in everyone’s backyards.

While we were out there taking photos and taking the opportunity to  jump a little rope, a man Terry Collins walked up to us. He grew up in Navasota. He said it was a pretty safe town. Not too many gangs.

When we told Terry what we were up to, that we were documenting Main Streets across the country he said, “Hmmm. I don’t think Navasota has a Main Street.”

I told him “This street is Main Street!”

He thought I was joking until I showed him the sign at the end of the gravel road.