Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Senterfitt. Reuben E. Senterfitt was a Texas jurist and former legislator. He served as the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955.
Lampasas County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Izoro, Nix — Senterfitt keeps them company on the map.
The story of Senterfitt
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
Reuben E. Senterfitt was a Texas jurist and former legislator. He served as the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives from 1951 to 1955.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Senterfitt 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 Senterfitt 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 Senterfitt is roughly 31.1979, -98.4373 — 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
Senterfitt FAQs
01Where is Senterfitt located?
02What county is Senterfitt in?
03What is the history of Senterfitt?
04What remains at Senterfitt today?
05Can you visit Senterfitt?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Reuben E. Senterfitt”), CC BY-SA.
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