Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Dillon. Bobby Dan Dillon (February 23, 1930 – August 22, 2019) was an American professional football player who spent his entire eight-year career as a safety with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).
Hopkins County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Center Point (Hopkins County), Tarrant, Who'd Thought It — Dillon keeps them company on the map.
The story of Dillon
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
Bobby Dan Dillon (February 23, 1930 – August 22, 2019) was an American professional football player who spent his entire eight-year career as a safety with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was an All-American playing college football with the Texas Longhorns. Although he was a safety, he also returned kicks and played several games at halfback. Dillon finished his college career with 13 interceptions on defense, one touchdown as a halfback, and multiple kick returns for touchdowns.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Dillon 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 Dillon 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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Dillon FAQs
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Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Bobby Dillon”), CC BY-SA.
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