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Knight

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Knight ghost town, Texas
Plate I — Knight, TexasPhoto: Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Some places earn their silence — and Knight is one of them. Robert Montgomery Knight (October 25, 1940 – November 1, 2023) was an American men's college basketball coach.

Polk County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Laurelia, Swartwout — Knight keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Knight

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

Robert Montgomery Knight (October 25, 1940 – November 1, 2023) was an American men's college basketball coach. Nicknamed "the General", he won 902 NCAA Division I men's basketball games, a record at the time of his retirement, and sixth all-time record at the time of his death. Knight was the head coach of the Army Black Knights (1965–1971), the Indiana Hoosiers (1971–2000), and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (2001–2008). While at Army, he led the Black Knights to four post-season tournament appearances in six seasons, winning two-thirds of his games along the way.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Knight 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 Knight 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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Knight FAQs

01Where is Knight located?
Knight is in Polk County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Knight in?
Knight sits in Polk County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Polk County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Knight?
Robert Montgomery Knight (October 25, 1940 – November 1, 2023) was an American men's college basketball coach.
04What remains at Knight today?
The on-the-ground condition of Knight 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 Knight?
Here's the honest truth: access to Knight 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 (“Bob Knight”), CC BY-SA.

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