Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Goffs Edition
Wear a piece of the Mojave's authentic past with this ultra-soft unisex jersey tee, expertly spun from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Featuring the slogan "Desert Tortoise Capital," this tee celebrates Goffs, California: a remote desert outpost where history and wildlife thrive.
It's the perfect t-shirt for Mother Road explorers, nature lovers, or collectors of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection, honoring Goffs' authentic desert legacy.
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About Goffs, California: Where the Past Remains Undisturbed
Goffs stands as one of Route 66's most authentic desert ghost towns, a remote Mojave outpost where time stopped decades ago. Founded in 1883 as a railroad siding and named after railroad official Isaac Goff, this isolated settlement grew into a vital supply point for surrounding mining operations and a crucial waystation for travelers crossing one of the Mother Road's most challenging stretches.
During Route 66's heyday from the 1920s through the 1950s, Goffs provided essential services to motorists braving the remote Mojave Desert. With the next town often dozens of miles away across unforgiving terrain, Goffs offered vital fuel, food, water, and repairs. For cross-country travelers, this tiny desert community represented both refuge and a test of determination on the long journey west.
Modern visitors find Goffs remarkably preserved in a state of authentic decay: a true ghost town experience without the commercialization of other more well-known ghost towns. The settlement's weathered buildings and desert silence attract Route 66 enthusiasts, photographers, and history seekers looking for an unvarnished glimpse of frontier life along America's Mother Road.
Key attractions include the Goffs Schoolhouse Museum (located at 37198-37538 Lanfair Rd), housed in a 1914 Spanish Mission Revival building that now serves as a cultural center dedicated to Route 66 history and Mojave Desert heritage. The museum preserves artifacts, photographs, and stories from the area's railroad and highway eras. Nearly adjacent stands the Historic Railroad Depot, a testament to Goffs' origins as a vital railroad junction.
Goffs sits within designated critical habitat for the threatened desert tortoise, offering visitors a chance to appreciate the remarkable wildlife that survives in the harsh Mojave environment. The surrounding landscape's stark beauty, with joshua trees, volcanic rock formations, and endless desert vistas, provides a dramatic backdrop to this authentic ghost town experience.
Unlike heavily restored or commercialized Route 66 attractions, Goffs remains largely undisturbed by modern development, offering one of the most genuine glimpses into what life along the Mother Road actually looked like in California's remote desert reaches.
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
