Part of Our Route 66 Everytown Collection – Sampson Edition
Celebrate the quiet side of the Mother Road with this incredibly soft unisex jersey tee, constructed from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. Featuring the perfectly understated slogan, “There’s Not Much to Say,” it celebrates Sampson, Missouri - a lost town that once served travelers but has since vanished from the map. Though the town is gone, its spirit lives on at the Heart of the Mother Road.
Ideal for Route 66 lovers, ghost town seekers, and members of our exclusive Route 66 Everytown Collection. This shirt combines comfort and heritage to pay tribute to a town that represents the beginning and end of the Mother Road.
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About Sampson, Missouri: A Vanished Hamlet on Route 66
Sampson stood on the 1926–1953 alignment of Route 66 in Webster County, nestled between Conway and Niangua. It began as a modest rural settlement with a post office, a small gas station, a general store, and even a tomato canning factory that supported local farming. By the 1930s, travelers could also stop at nearby landmarks such as Timber Hill Camp, O’Brien’s Cabins, and the memorably named Garbage Can Café, located right beside Lowery’s Service Station.
Like many small Route 66 towns, Sampson’s fortunes declined when the four-lane highway bypass arrived in 1953, cutting off steady traffic and shifting commerce toward the new I-44 corridor. Within a generation, most of the town’s businesses disappeared, leaving only faint traces near the railroad tracks. Today, Sampson is little more than a ghost on the map, a reminder of how quickly life along the Mother Road could vanish.
Though Sampson is a sleepy place in itself, its name lives on with the wider Route 66 heritage of Webster County and with nearby periodic events such as the Lebanon Route 66 Festival. Outside of that, there's not much to say.
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
