Location: Crockett

Crockett, Texas, is a legendary hub for Texas blues, country, and roots music. Centered around the historic “Camp Street,” the town acted as a vital stop on the Chitlin’ Circuit for Black musicians in the early 20th century and has deeply influenced modern Americana and Gulf Coast country sounds.

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Crockett: Sam Lightnin' Hopkins statue

Visit Crockett’s historic main avenue

The life of Sam Lightnin’ Hopkins is commemorated by this statue in Crockett. The Texas blues legend was born in 1902 on a farm west of Crockett going toward Centerville, which is credited as his hometown. Hopkins is known to have played in joints along Crockett’s main avenue in the…

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