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San Vicente

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. San Vicente just shows the receipt more honestly than most. San Vicente Independent School District is a public school district in Brewster County, Texas (USA). The district has one school – San Vicente Elementary – located on the grounds of Big Bend National Park.

Brewster County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Castolon, Hot Springs, Lajitas — San Vicente keeps them company on the map.

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The story of San Vicente

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

San Vicente Independent School District is a public school district in Brewster County, Texas (USA). The district has one school – San Vicente Elementary – located on the grounds of Big Bend National Park. It serves students in grades kindergarten through twelve who are dependents of people who work at the park.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of San Vicente 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 San Vicente 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 San Vicente is roughly 29.1302, -103.0149 — 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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San Vicente FAQs

01Where is San Vicente located?
San Vicente is in Brewster County, Texas, mapped near 29.1302, -103.0149.
02What county is San Vicente in?
San Vicente sits in Brewster County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Brewster County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of San Vicente?
San Vicente Independent School District is a public school district in Brewster County, Texas (USA). The district has one school – San Vicente Elementary – located on the grounds of Big Bend National Park.
04What remains at San Vicente today?
The on-the-ground condition of San Vicente 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 San Vicente?
Here's the honest truth: access to San Vicente 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 San Vicente is roughly 29.1302, -103.0149 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“San Vicente Independent School District”), CC BY-SA.

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