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Houston

A ghost town of unknown status in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Houston ghost town, Louisiana
Plate I — Houston, LouisianaPhoto: Carol M. Highsmith (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Houston feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. The Wells Fargo Plaza, formerly the Allied Bank Plaza and First Interstate Bank Plaza, is a skyscraper located at 1000 Louisiana Street in Downtown Houston, Texas in the United States.

Calcasieu Parish County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Lockport Junction, Mossville, Turner — Houston keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Houston

Louisiana's ghost towns are river landings, lumber and turpentine camps, and oil-boom towns that deflated.

The Wells Fargo Plaza, formerly the Allied Bank Plaza and First Interstate Bank Plaza, is a skyscraper located at 1000 Louisiana Street in Downtown Houston, Texas in the United States. The building is the second-tallest building in Houston (behind JPMorgan Chase Tower), the third-tallest building in Texas, and the 33rd-tallest building in the United States. From street level, the building is 992 feet (302.4 meters) tall and contains 71 floors. It extends four more stories below street level.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Houston 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 Houston 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.

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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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Houston FAQs

01Where is Houston located?
Houston is in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Houston in?
Houston sits in Calcasieu Parish County, Louisiana. See our full guide to ghost towns in Calcasieu Parish County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Houston?
The Wells Fargo Plaza, formerly the Allied Bank Plaza and First Interstate Bank Plaza, is a skyscraper located at 1000 Louisiana Street in Downtown Houston, Texas in the United States.
04What remains at Houston today?
The on-the-ground condition of Houston 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 Houston?
Here's the honest truth: access to Houston 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: account based on Wikipedia (“Wells Fargo Plaza (Houston)”), CC BY-SA.

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