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Tuleta

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Tuleta ghost town, Texas
Plate I — Tuleta, TexasPhoto: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Tuleta just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Tuleta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bee County, Texas, United States. The population was 231 at the 2020 census.

Bee County holds 5 documented ghost towns, including Candlish, Clareville, Poesta — Tuleta keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Tuleta

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

Tuleta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bee County, Texas, United States. The population was 231 at the 2020 census.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Tuleta 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 Tuleta 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 Tuleta is roughly 28.5728, -97.7967 — 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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Tuleta FAQs

01Where is Tuleta located?
Tuleta is in Bee County, Texas, mapped near 28.5728, -97.7967.
02What county is Tuleta in?
Tuleta sits in Bee County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Bee County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Tuleta?
Tuleta is a census-designated place (CDP) in Bee County, Texas, United States. The population was 231 at the 2020 census.
04What remains at Tuleta today?
The on-the-ground condition of Tuleta 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 Tuleta?
Here's the honest truth: access to Tuleta 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 Tuleta is roughly 28.5728, -97.7967 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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