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Pittsville

A ghost town of unknown status in Fort Bend County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Pittsville. Pittsville may refer to a location in the United States: Pittsville, Maryland Pittsville, Missouri Pittsville, Pennsylvania Pittsville, Texas Pittsville, Virginia Pittsville, Wisconsin

Pittsville is the lone documented ghost town in Fort Bend County — for now.

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The story of Pittsville

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

Pittsville may refer to a location in the United States: Pittsville, Maryland Pittsville, Missouri Pittsville, Pennsylvania Pittsville, Texas Pittsville, Virginia Pittsville, Wisconsin

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What you'll find today

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

01Where is Pittsville located?
Pittsville is in Fort Bend County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Pittsville in?
Pittsville sits in Fort Bend County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Fort Bend County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Pittsville?
Pittsville may refer to a location in the United States: Pittsville, Maryland Pittsville, Missouri Pittsville, Pennsylvania Pittsville, Texas Pittsville, Virginia Pittsville, Wisconsin
04What remains at Pittsville today?
The on-the-ground condition of Pittsville 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 Pittsville?
Here's the honest truth: access to Pittsville 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 (“Pittsville”), CC BY-SA.

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