Thursday, March 20, 2025

Grady

Most people drive right past the small town of Grady as the hurry by on Hwy. 65. In fact a lot of people might remember Grady since it used to be a pretty notorious speed trap. I got caught there too, way back when I was in college heading down to New Orleans for Spring Break. 

Grady sits within the Arkansas Delta, and is surrounded by flat fields that are dotted with grain silos. I pulled off of Hwy. 65 and made a quick stop at this one, which was reflected in a large puddle. It was a stormy day and dark clouds were overhead.

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Spring is almost here, and the barren fields will soon be growing soybean and rice and cotton.

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The old high school in Grady was built in 1915, and was used until the school district was consolidated with Star City.

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And just down the road is this old house:

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And just outside of town was this abandoned farmhouse:

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Also nearby is this old church, almost hidden amongst the trees and overgrown brush:

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And a quick peek inside. It looks like the floor is about to fully collapse (I wasn't brave enough to step inside):

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And one last shot, of another abandoned house that stood out thanks to its bright paint:

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