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Green Valley

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Green Valley ghost town, Texas
Plate I — Green Valley, TexasPhoto: 25or6to4 (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Green Valley has it. Green Valley Farms is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 655 at the 2020 census, down from 1,272 at the 2010 census.

Denton County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Alton, Camey Spur, Drop — Green Valley keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Green Valley

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

Green Valley Farms is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 655 at the 2020 census, down from 1,272 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Green Valley 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 Green Valley 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 Green Valley is roughly 26.1194, -97.5647 — 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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Green Valley FAQs

01Where is Green Valley located?
Green Valley is in Denton County, Texas, mapped near 26.1194, -97.5647.
02What county is Green Valley in?
Green Valley sits in Denton County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Denton County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Green Valley?
Green Valley Farms is a census-designated place (CDP) in Cameron County, Texas, United States. The population was 655 at the 2020 census, down from 1,272 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen Metropolitan Statistical Area.
04What remains at Green Valley today?
The on-the-ground condition of Green Valley 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 Green Valley?
Here's the honest truth: access to Green Valley 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 Green Valley is roughly 26.1194, -97.5647 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Green Valley Farms, Texas”), CC BY-SA.

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