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Upland

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Upland ghost town, Texas
Photo: Pfly (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Upland isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. The Upland South and Upper South are two overlapping cultural and geographic subregions in the inland part of the Southern United States.

Upland is the lone documented ghost town in Upton County — for now.

The story of Upland

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

The Upland South and Upper South are two overlapping cultural and geographic subregions in the inland part of the Southern United States. They differ from the Deep South and Atlantic coastal plain by terrain, history, economics, demographics, and settlement patterns. The term Upper South is a geographic term, generally consisting of the Southern states that are geographically north of the Lower or Deep South, primarily Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Oklahoma and to a lesser extent the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Delaware.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Upland 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 Upland 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.

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.

Upland FAQs

Where is Upland located?
Upland is in Upton County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Upland in?
Upland sits in Upton County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Upton County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Upland?
The Upland South and Upper South are two overlapping cultural and geographic subregions in the inland part of the Southern United States.
What remains at Upland today?
The on-the-ground condition of Upland 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.
Can you visit Upland?
Here's the honest truth: access to Upland 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.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Upland South”), CC BY-SA.

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