If walls could talk, Narcisso would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Narcisso is a ghost town in southwest Cottle County, Texas, United States. Established in the early 20th century, it was entirely abandoned by 1940.
Narcisso is the lone documented ghost town in Cottle County — for now.
The story of Narcisso
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
Narcisso is a ghost town in southwest Cottle County, Texas, United States. Established in the early 20th century, it was entirely abandoned by 1940.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Narcisso 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 Narcisso 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 Narcisso is roughly 34.0003, -100.4733 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.
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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Narcisso FAQs
01Where is Narcisso located?
02What county is Narcisso in?
03What is the history of Narcisso?
04What remains at Narcisso today?
05Can you visit Narcisso?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Narcisso, Texas”), CC BY-SA.
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