The map remembers Britton long after the crowds moved on. David Britton (born August 26, 1958) is an American former basketball player. He played college basketball for Texas A&M University where he was named MVP of the 1980 Southwest Conference men's basketball tournament.
Ellis County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Auburn, Boz, Crisp — Britton keeps them company on the map.
The story of Britton
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
David Britton (born August 26, 1958) is an American former basketball player. He played college basketball for Texas A&M University where he was named MVP of the 1980 Southwest Conference men's basketball tournament.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Britton 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.
Getting there
Here's the honest truth: access to Britton 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 Britton is roughly 32.5475, -97.0681 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Britton FAQs
01Where is Britton located?
02What county is Britton in?
03What is the history of Britton?
04What remains at Britton today?
05Can you visit Britton?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“David Britton (basketball)”), CC BY-SA.
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