7 Texas Ghost Towns That Have Stories to Tell
7 Texas Ghost Towns – With Stories to Tell. 📖 Texas is a state of diverse landscapes, history, and culture. But among its vast expanses, some towns have faded into the backdrop…
Ghost Town
A ghost town in Texas refers to a former community that now has only remnants of its past, with empty, decaying buildings and a sense of abandonment. These towns, some fully deserted and others slowly fading, offer a glimpse into what once was. Mansfield Photography has explored these captivating locations, capturing the eerie beauty of places on the brink of becoming forgotten history.
Toyah, Texas – A Ghost Town That Time Erased
Toyah, Texas – A Ghost Town That Time Erased. In the vast landscape of West Texas, the town of Toyah is a haunting reminder of the boom-and-bust cycles that defined the American…
Megargel, Texas – Ghost Downtown with a Beautiful Old Church
Megargel, Texas – Ghost Downtown with a Beautiful Old Church. Megargel, Texas, located in Archer County, is a small town with a rich history that dates back to the early 20th century…
Wingate, Texas – The Ghostly Downtown of Today
Wingate, Texas – The Ghostly Downtown of Today. Wingate, Texas, came into existence in the early 20th century during a period of growth in rural West Texas. Located in Runnels County, the…
Iredell, Texas – Rich History, Now a Ghost Town
Iredell, Texas – Rich History, Now a Ghost Town. Iredell, Texas, is a small town located in Bosque County, founded in the 1850s. The town was named after Ward Keeler’s son, Ire…
Chilton, Texas – Reaching Ghost Town Status
Chilton, Texas – Reaching Ghost Town Status. Chilton, a small unincorporated community in Falls County, Texas, may not have the bustling presence of larger towns, but it holds a unique place in…
Lueders, Texas – Famous Limestone and a Ghost Town
Lueders, Texas – Famous Limestone and a Ghost Town. Lueders, Texas, is a small town in Jones County, with a population that has dwindled over the years. While there are still a…
Valentine, Texas – A Tiny Town with Prada Marfa
Valentine, Texas – Tiny Town with Prada Marfa. Valentine, Texas, may be one of the smallest towns in the state, but it holds a charm and history that far outweigh its size…
Lometa, Texas – The Haunting Beauty
Lometa, Texas – The Haunting Beauty. In the rolling landscapes of Lampasas County, Lometa’s history mirrors the broader narrative of American expansion and resilience. Established on May 17, 1886, as a 200-acre…
Dell City, Texas – A Desert Oasis with a Ghost Town Heart
Dell City, Texas – A Desert Oasis with a Ghost Town Heart. Found in the vast expanse of the Chihuahuan Desert, Dell City, Texas, is a place unlike most small towns in…
Bradshaw, Texas – Ghost Town of the Cotton Era
Bradshaw, Texas – Ghost Town of the Cotton Era. Bradshaw, Texas, owed its existence to the generosity of the C.M. Bradshaw family, who donated the land that became the town’s foundation. Established…
Catarina, Texas – The Ghostly Remains of a Texas Town
Catarina, Texas – The Ghostly Remains of a Texas Town. The story of this once-promising town begins in the early 1900s. Initially a small settlement, Catarina gained significance when the Asherton and…
Rule, Texas – The Whispering Streets
Rule, Texas – The Whispering Streets. In the vast expanse of West Texas lies a town whose history whispers through the streets and whose past echoes in the empty buildings. Welcome to…
Runge, Texas – The Past Whispers Through Empty Storefronts
Runge, Texas – The Past Whispers Through Empty Storefronts. Runge, Texas, sits at the crossroads of State Highway 72 and a web of farm roads, just west of the DeWitt County line…
