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Clinton

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Clinton ghost town, Texas
Plate I — Clinton, TexasPhoto: WhisperToMe (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Clinton just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Clinton Park is a neighborhood located in Houston, Texas. Clinton Park is located outside the 610 Loop in eastern Houston. Clinton Park is predominantly African-American.

Clinton is the lone documented ghost town in DeWitt County — for now.

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The story of Clinton

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

Clinton Park is a neighborhood located in Houston, Texas. Clinton Park is located outside the 610 Loop in eastern Houston. Clinton Park is predominantly African-American. Carolyn Campbell of KHOU-TV described Clinton Park, close to the Port of Houston, as "small" and "isolated."

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton is roughly 29.7400, -95.2580 — 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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Clinton FAQs

01Where is Clinton located?
Clinton is in DeWitt County, Texas, mapped near 29.7400, -95.2580.
02What county is Clinton in?
Clinton sits in DeWitt County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in DeWitt County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Clinton?
Clinton Park is a neighborhood located in Houston, Texas. Clinton Park is located outside the 610 Loop in eastern Houston. Clinton Park is predominantly African-American.
04What remains at Clinton today?
The on-the-ground condition of Clinton 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 Clinton?
Here's the honest truth: access to Clinton 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 Clinton is roughly 29.7400, -95.2580 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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