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Gomez

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Gomez ghost town, Texas
Plate I — Gomez, TexasPhoto: Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Gomez isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Carlos Argelis Gómez Peña, nicknamed Go-Go, (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaɾlos ˈɡomes]; born December 4, 1985) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder.

Terry County holds 2 documented ghost towns, including Tokio — Gomez keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Gomez

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

Carlos Argelis Gómez Peña, nicknamed Go-Go, (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaɾlos ˈɡomes]; born December 4, 1985) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays. Gómez is a two-time MLB All-Star and a Gold Glove Award winner.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Gomez 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 Gomez 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 Gomez is roughly 33.1818, -102.3780 — 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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Gomez FAQs

01Where is Gomez located?
Gomez is in Terry County, Texas, mapped near 33.1818, -102.3780.
02What county is Gomez in?
Gomez sits in Terry County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Terry County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Gomez?
Carlos Argelis Gómez Peña, nicknamed Go-Go, (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkaɾlos ˈɡomes]; born December 4, 1985) is a Dominican former professional baseball outfielder.
04What remains at Gomez today?
The on-the-ground condition of Gomez 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 Gomez?
Here's the honest truth: access to Gomez 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 Gomez is roughly 33.1818, -102.3780 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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