Navarre

Navarre was largely destroyed by a fire in 1939 and never truly recovered. However, it still has a grain elevator, a community center, and a fire station. There are a number of old buildings on Main Street, some falling apart. Many homes in the town are in good repair, though. 

We really liked the uniquely painted propane tanks and mailbox we saw while passing through.

The town was founded in 1887 by German Brethren. The Navarre Church of the Brethren served as an anchor of the community for many years, but it stopped meeting in 2001. Today, the only physical reminder of it is the church building's bell, which has been placed in the cemetery.

Times have clearly been tough here in Navarre, but the town continues holding on.