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Kittie

A ghost town of unknown status in Live Oak County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

If walls could talk, Kittie would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, soul, and jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas, United States, who later in life began a public service career.

Kittie is the lone documented ghost town in Live Oak County — for now.

The story of Kittie

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

Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, soul, and jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas, United States, who later in life began a public service career.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Kittie 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 Kittie 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.

Kittie FAQs

Where is Kittie located?
Kittie is in Live Oak County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Kittie in?
Kittie sits in Live Oak County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Live Oak County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Kittie?
Kittie Doswell (April 14, 1939 – May 1, 2011) was an American R&B, soul, and jazz vocalist from Houston, Texas, United States, who later in life began a public service career.
What remains at Kittie today?
The on-the-ground condition of Kittie 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 Kittie?
Here's the honest truth: access to Kittie 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 (“Kittie Doswell”), CC BY-SA.

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