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Jud

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Jud has it. Eugene Wesley "Jud" Larson (January 21, 1923 Grand Prairie, Texas – June 11, 1966 Reading, Pennsylvania) was an American racecar driver.

Jud is the lone documented ghost town in Haskell County — for now.

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The story of Jud

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

Eugene Wesley "Jud" Larson (January 21, 1923 Grand Prairie, Texas – June 11, 1966 Reading, Pennsylvania) was an American racecar driver.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Jud 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 Jud 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 Jud is roughly 33.2823, -99.9584 — 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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Jud FAQs

01Where is Jud located?
Jud is in Haskell County, Texas, mapped near 33.2823, -99.9584.
02What county is Jud in?
Jud sits in Haskell County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Haskell County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Jud?
Eugene Wesley "Jud" Larson (January 21, 1923 Grand Prairie, Texas – June 11, 1966 Reading, Pennsylvania) was an American racecar driver.
04What remains at Jud today?
The on-the-ground condition of Jud 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 Jud?
Here's the honest truth: access to Jud 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 Jud is roughly 33.2823, -99.9584 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Jud Larson”), CC BY-SA.

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