A bug on the side of the road

 

Passing through thick patches of fog along I-27 heading from Canyon to Amarillo, TX brought fear about making the next mile and awoke curiosity as to what lied ahead. Fingers tapped to the wheel like drumsticks beat to a medley of Beatles tracks off "Abbey Road."

Upon entering I-40, the skies opened up and the mist turned into rays of sunshine. For the next score of minutes the boot tapped to the likes of "Come Together" and "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window." It followed with thoughts that wandered like a myriad of tall grass in the windy plains, until the exit for Conway, TX:

According to the Texas State Historical Association (THSA), the community originated in 1892 with the Lone Star School, the first rural school that endured in the Panhandle. It was established for the children of area ranchers and homesteaders. A post office opened in the area in 1903, which ran until 1976. Two years later, the town was named after former county commissioner H. B. Conway. The one-room schoolhouse was subsequently moved into town. Edward S. Carr shortly after opened a mercantile store and assumed the duties of postmaster. A railroad depot, a grocery store, and a blacksmith shop were soon added, and a steam-operated threshing machine served area wheat farmers.

 

The pioneer spirit guided the blue Chevy Colorado, which immediately parked where I discovered a café behind the sign, which was closed.

 

However, while the joy of another roadside artifact satisfied the soul, what lied around the corner accelerated the roadie spirit.

 

 

 

While the antique shop was filled with shattered glass and Coors cans, its guardians offered a glimpse of hope.

 

Another automotive ranch on Route 66! In the Texas Panhandle!

Today, several one story homes and a grain elevator serve to protect the Route 66 community.

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Conway, TX