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Ohio

A ghost town of unknown status in Hamilton 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. Ohio just shows the receipt more honestly than most. The 2005 Texas vs. Ohio State football game, played September 10, 2005, was the first-ever meeting between The University of Texas at Austin and Ohio State University in a college football game.

Hamilton County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Carlton, McGirk, Spurlin — Ohio keeps them company on the map.

The story of Ohio

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

The 2005 Texas vs. Ohio State football game, played September 10, 2005, was the first-ever meeting between The University of Texas at Austin and Ohio State University in a college football game. The two teams came into the game ranked No. 2 and No. 4, respectively. It was the second game of the 2005 season for both teams. Schools had become increasingly conservative in scheduling non-conference opponents of a high caliber, so a meeting of two top-five teams in the country was unusual this early in the season.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Ohio 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 Ohio 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.

Ohio FAQs

Where is Ohio located?
Ohio is in Hamilton County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Ohio in?
Ohio sits in Hamilton County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Hamilton County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Ohio?
The 2005 Texas vs. Ohio State football game, played September 10, 2005, was the first-ever meeting between The University of Texas at Austin and Ohio State University in a college football game. The two teams came into the game ranked No. 2 and No.
What remains at Ohio today?
The on-the-ground condition of Ohio 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 Ohio?
Here's the honest truth: access to Ohio 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 (“2005 Texas vs. Ohio State football game”), CC BY-SA.

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