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Roosevelt

A ghost town of unknown status in Kimble County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

There's a particular quiet you only find where a town used to be. Roosevelt has it. Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas (United States).

Kimble County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Noxville, Telegraph — Roosevelt keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Roosevelt

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

Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas (United States). The school is part of the North East Independent School District, which serves portions of San Antonio and the City of Windcrest. It is classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It first opened for classes in 1966, funded by a 1960 school district bond that also established Churchill High School and the Blossom Athletic Center. During 2022‍–‍2023, Roosevelt High School had an enrollment of 2,599 students and a student to teacher ratio of 14.84.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt is roughly 29.5082, -98.3899 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Roosevelt FAQs

01Where is Roosevelt located?
Roosevelt is in Kimble County, Texas, mapped near 29.5082, -98.3899.
02What county is Roosevelt in?
Roosevelt sits in Kimble County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Kimble County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Roosevelt?
Theodore Roosevelt High School is a public high school in San Antonio, Texas (United States). The school is part of the North East Independent School District, which serves portions of San Antonio and the City of Windcrest.
04What remains at Roosevelt today?
The on-the-ground condition of Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt?
Here's the honest truth: access to Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt is roughly 29.5082, -98.3899 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Theodore Roosevelt High School (San Antonio, Texas)”), CC BY-SA.

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