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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
Photo: Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gomez FAQs

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

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

More Ghost Towns in Terry County

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