Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Texon. Texon is a small unincorporated town in Reagan County, Texas, United States, in the western part of the state. The town is noted for its boom as an oil town and subsequent near abandonment.
Reagan County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Best, Stiles — Texon keeps them company on the map.
The story of Texon
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
Texon is a small unincorporated town in Reagan County, Texas, United States, in the western part of the state. The town is noted for its boom as an oil town and subsequent near abandonment.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Texon 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 Texon 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 Texon is roughly 31.2250, -101.6894 — 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
Texon FAQs
01Where is Texon located?
02What county is Texon in?
03What is the history of Texon?
04What remains at Texon today?
05Can you visit Texon?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Texon, Texas”), CC BY-SA.
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