Every ghost town is a bet that didn't pay off. Union Valley just shows the receipt more honestly than most. Union Valley is a city in Hunt County, Texas, United States. The city was incorporated in 2007. The population at the 2020 census was 370.
Wilson County holds 31 documented ghost towns, including Alum, Boldtville, Caddo (Wilson County) — Union Valley keeps them company on the map.
The story of Union Valley
Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.
Union Valley is a city in Hunt County, Texas, United States. The city was incorporated in 2007. The population at the 2020 census was 370.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Union Valley 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 Union Valley 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 Union Valley is roughly 32.9272, -96.2511 — 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
Union Valley FAQs
01Where is Union Valley located?
02What county is Union Valley in?
03What is the history of Union Valley?
04What remains at Union Valley today?
05Can you visit Union Valley?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Union Valley, Texas”), CC BY-SA.
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