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Coffeeville

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Coffeeville isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Coffeeville is the name of four settlements in the United States: Coffeeville, Alabama Coffeeville, Arkansas Coffeeville, Mississippi Coffeeville, Texas The Coffeeville Dam and lock on the Tombigbee River in Alabama also

Upshur County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Center Point (Upshur County), Enon (Upshur County), Grice — Coffeeville keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Coffeeville

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

Coffeeville is the name of four settlements in the United States: Coffeeville, Alabama Coffeeville, Arkansas Coffeeville, Mississippi Coffeeville, Texas The Coffeeville Dam and lock on the Tombigbee River in Alabama also take the name.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville is roughly 32.8293, -94.7577 — 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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Coffeeville FAQs

01Where is Coffeeville located?
Coffeeville is in Upshur County, Texas, mapped near 32.8293, -94.7577.
02What county is Coffeeville in?
Coffeeville sits in Upshur County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Upshur County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Coffeeville?
Coffeeville is the name of four settlements in the United States: Coffeeville, Alabama Coffeeville, Arkansas Coffeeville, Mississippi Coffeeville, Texas The Coffeeville Dam and lock on the Tombigbee River in Alabama also take the name.
04What remains at Coffeeville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Coffeeville 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 Coffeeville is roughly 32.8293, -94.7577 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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