Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Boydston Edition
Embrace the quiet poignancy of the Mother Road with this ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, expertly crafted from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Stamped with the memorable slogan "Once Had a Population of 40," our Boydston design celebrates the small communities that briefly flourished and then faded just as quickly along the historic highway.
Perfect gift for ghost-town explorers, roadside romantics, and collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, a wearable tribute to a bygone era.
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About Boydston, Texas: A Quiet Stop on the Mother Road
Boydston, a quiet remnant of the past tucked within Gray County, stands as a testament to the fleeting nature of many small communities that rose and fell along Historic Route 66. Founded in 1903 as a modest railroad siding, Boydston grew just enough to support the surrounding farms and the early travelers who passed through when the Mother Road was officially established in 1926. Its location along both the rail line and the highway offered brief prosperity, transforming it into a humble service stop for weary motorists crossing the wide-open Texas plains.
A Small Town's Moment in Time
Though it never expanded beyond a handful of businesses, Boydston reached a recorded population high of around 40 residents between 1941 and 1964. For a time, it provided the essentials: a place to refuel, grab a quick bite, and share a moment of conversation on the long road west.
But with the construction of Interstate 40 in the 1970s, traffic bypassed the town entirely, and by 1980, the railroad line that once sustained it had shut down.
Boydston Today
Today, little remains of Boydston beyond a few crumbling grain elevators and the faint outlines of structures weathered by time and the harsh prairie winds. Yet for Route 66 travelers, it offers a quiet, poignant reminder of the countless small towns that once gave life to the great American highway.
Slip on your Boydston tee and carry its story forward, marking a tribute to the resilience, simplicity, and fleeting beauty of the forgotten stops that made Route 66 truly timeless.
Product Features:
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton for premium softness
- Side seams for added structure and durability
- Tear-away label for comfort
- Classic crew neckline with a flattering unisex fit - true-to-size for all day comfort (see size chart for details)
- Fulfilled in the USA
Care Instructions:
- Machine wash: cold (max 90°F / 30°C)
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Non-chlorine bleach as needed
- Iron or steam: medium heat
- Do not dry clean
