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Hilda

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Hilda isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Hilda Gloria Tagle (born December 18, 1946) is an inactive senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

Mason County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Grit, Hedwigs Hill, Pontotoc — Hilda keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Hilda

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

Hilda Gloria Tagle (born December 18, 1946) is an inactive senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Hilda 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 Hilda 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 Hilda is roughly 30.5868, -99.1145 — 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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Hilda FAQs

01Where is Hilda located?
Hilda is in Mason County, Texas, mapped near 30.5868, -99.1145.
02What county is Hilda in?
Hilda sits in Mason County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Mason County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Hilda?
Hilda Gloria Tagle (born December 18, 1946) is an inactive senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
04What remains at Hilda today?
The on-the-ground condition of Hilda 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 Hilda?
Here's the honest truth: access to Hilda 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 Hilda is roughly 30.5868, -99.1145 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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More in Mason County

All 4 ghost towns in Mason County →