You don't stumble onto Noxville by accident. That's rather the point. Noxville is a ghost town on the James River, 21 miles (34 km) east of Junction on Ranch to Market Road 479, in Kimble County, in the U.S. state of Texas.
Kimble County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Roosevelt, Telegraph — Noxville keeps them company on the map.
The story of Noxville
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
Noxville is a ghost town on the James River, 21 miles (34 km) east of Junction on Ranch to Market Road 479, in Kimble County, in the U.S. state of Texas.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Noxville 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 Noxville 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 Noxville is roughly 30.3900, -99.4672 — 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
Noxville FAQs
01Where is Noxville located?
02What county is Noxville in?
03What is the history of Noxville?
04What remains at Noxville today?
05Can you visit Noxville?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Noxville, Texas”), CC BY-SA.
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