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Washington Avenue marker dedication
Examiner photos by Celeste Anguiano: Historical Washington Avenue in Navasota was granted an official Texas Historical Commission Marker. Members of the community including Two River’s Heritage Foundation member, Betty Dunn, gathered Friday, Dec. 2, for the official dedication. The marker faces Blue’s Alley next to Classic Rock Coffee Co. & Kitchen. Dunn was instrumental in obtaining the marker and has helped obtain numerous historical designations.
The history of Navasota runs deep, and Texas Historical Commission granted another official historical marker for the town.
Members of Two River’s Heritage Foundation, Grimes County Historical Commission, City of Navasota, Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce and more braved the misty rain Friday, Dec. 1, for the Washington Avenue historical marker dedication. The marker faces Blues Alley.
Marker Inscription
“Following La Bahia Road, Washington Avenue through downtown Navasota was a main section of the early road connecting the western settlements of Washington-on-the-Brazos and Goliad to the Grimes County seat of Anderson to the East and on to Louisiana. Historically, the heavily traveled pathway was an Indian trail and then pioneer and cattle route before developing along a railway line in 1859. Many of Navasota’s early commercial buildings line the avenue, along with historic homes and other sites. Today, Washington Avenue continues to serve the greater community, contributing to economic growth and the area’s cultural heritage.
Grimes County Historical Markers
Throughout historic Grimes County, there are 91 official Texas Historical Commission Markers. There are also several historical designations pending.
Find out more about Texas Historical Commission at https://thc.texas.gov. Historical markers listings are also available on the website.