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Toyah

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Toyah doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Toyah may refer to: Toyah Willcox, a singer, actress, and TV presenter, often referred to by her first name only Toyah (band), the pop group fronted by Toyah Willcox between 1977 and 1983 Toyah, Texas, a town in Texas, U

Reeves County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Arno, Orla, Toyahvale — Toyah keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Toyah

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

Toyah may refer to: Toyah Willcox, a singer, actress, and TV presenter, often referred to by her first name only Toyah (band), the pop group fronted by Toyah Willcox between 1977 and 1983 Toyah, Texas, a town in Texas, USA Toyah Battersby, a character in Coronation Street

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Toyah 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 Toyah 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 Toyah is roughly 31.3148, -103.7932 — 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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Toyah FAQs

01Where is Toyah located?
Toyah is in Reeves County, Texas, mapped near 31.3148, -103.7932.
02What county is Toyah in?
Toyah sits in Reeves County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Reeves County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Toyah?
Toyah may refer to: Toyah Willcox, a singer, actress, and TV presenter, often referred to by her first name only Toyah (band), the pop group fronted by Toyah Willcox between 1977 and 1983 Toyah, Texas, a town in Texas, USA Toyah Battersby, a character in Coron
04What remains at Toyah today?
The on-the-ground condition of Toyah 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 Toyah?
Here's the honest truth: access to Toyah 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 Toyah is roughly 31.3148, -103.7932 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Toyah”), CC BY-SA.

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