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Calliham

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Calliham doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Calliham is an unincorporated community in northeastern McMullen County, Texas, United States, along State Highway 72 between Three Rivers and Tilden.

McMullen County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Zella — Calliham keeps them company on the map.

The story of Calliham

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

Calliham is an unincorporated community in northeastern McMullen County, Texas, United States, along State Highway 72 between Three Rivers and Tilden. Its elevation is 226 feet (69 m), and it is located at 28°28′50″N 98°21′01″W (28.4805479, -98.3502895). it has a post office with the ZIP code 78007.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Calliham 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 Calliham 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.

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.

Calliham FAQs

Where is Calliham located?
Calliham is in McMullen County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Calliham in?
Calliham sits in McMullen County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in McMullen County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Calliham?
Calliham is an unincorporated community in northeastern McMullen County, Texas, United States, along State Highway 72 between Three Rivers and Tilden. Its elevation is 226 feet (69 m), and it is located at 28°28′50″N 98°21′01″W (28.4805479, -98.3502895).
What remains at Calliham today?
The on-the-ground condition of Calliham 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.
Can you visit Calliham?
Here's the honest truth: access to Calliham 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Calliham, Texas”), CC BY-SA.

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