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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
Photo: WhisperToMe (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Clinton FAQs

Where is Clinton located?
Clinton is in DeWitt County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Clinton in?
Clinton sits in DeWitt County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in DeWitt County for its neighbors.
What 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.
What 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.
Can 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.

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

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