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Crockett, Texas: Lightnin' Hopkins Statue

Bronze statue of guitar playing Sam John Hopkins, AKA Lightnin' Hopkins, country blues musician and singer-songwriter. His birthplace is 30 miles west in Centerville.

Address:
200-298 S 3rd St, Crockett, TX
Directions:
Across from the Camp Street Cafe in a small park between Fannin and Goliad Aves.
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Sam Lightnin' Hopkins.

Lightnin' Hopkins Statue

Be sure to check out the historic musicians mural. With the remnants of the old juke joint nearby, you can feel the good times had on this street.

[Jan, 02/15/2017]

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