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Arispe

A ghost town of unknown status in Hudspeth County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

If walls could talk, Arispe would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Arispe may refer to: Arispe (moth), a snout moth genus in subfamily Pyralinae Arispe, Iowa, United States Arispe, Texas, United States Arispe, Sonora, Mexico — see Arizpe Pedro Arispe (1900–1960), Uruguayan footballer

Hudspeth County holds 7 documented ghost towns, including Acala, Allamoore, Birchville — Arispe keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Arispe

Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.

Arispe may refer to: Arispe (moth), a snout moth genus in subfamily Pyralinae Arispe, Iowa, United States Arispe, Texas, United States Arispe, Sonora, Mexico — see Arizpe Pedro Arispe (1900–1960), Uruguayan footballer

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Arispe is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Arispe is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Arispe is roughly 31.1512, -105.2750 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Arispe FAQs

01Where is Arispe located?
Arispe is in Hudspeth County, Texas, mapped near 31.1512, -105.2750.
02What county is Arispe in?
Arispe sits in Hudspeth County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Hudspeth County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Arispe?
Arispe may refer to: Arispe (moth), a snout moth genus in subfamily Pyralinae Arispe, Iowa, United States Arispe, Texas, United States Arispe, Sonora, Mexico — see Arizpe Pedro Arispe (1900–1960), Uruguayan footballer
04What remains at Arispe today?
The on-the-ground condition of Arispe is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Arispe?
Here's the honest truth: access to Arispe is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times. The mapped point for Arispe is roughly 31.1512, -105.2750 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Arispe”), CC BY-SA.

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