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Linnville (Brazoria County)

A ghost town of unknown status in Brazoria 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

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Linnville (Brazoria County) just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Linnville is a ghost town in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It was founded during Reconstruction after the American Civil War by African Americans.

Linnville (Brazoria County) is the lone documented ghost town in Brazoria County — for now.

The story of Linnville (Brazoria County)

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

Linnville is a ghost town in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It was founded during Reconstruction after the American Civil War by African Americans. It had a school, church, and a cemetery, called the Boone Cemetery.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Linnville (Brazoria County) 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 Linnville (Brazoria County) 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.

Linnville (Brazoria County) FAQs

Where is Linnville (Brazoria County) located?
Linnville (Brazoria County) is in Brazoria County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Linnville (Brazoria County) in?
Linnville (Brazoria County) sits in Brazoria County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Brazoria County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Linnville (Brazoria County)?
Linnville is a ghost town in Brazoria County, Texas, United States. It was founded during Reconstruction after the American Civil War by African Americans. It had a school, church, and a cemetery, called the Boone Cemetery.
What remains at Linnville (Brazoria County) today?
The on-the-ground condition of Linnville (Brazoria County) 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 Linnville (Brazoria County)?
Here's the honest truth: access to Linnville (Brazoria County) 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 (“Linnville, Brazoria County, Texas”), CC BY-SA.

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