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Shafter, Texas, was the first major mining town in West Texas and the only successful silver mining area. Learn about its origins, development, decline, and legacy of abandoned buildings and machinery.
Shafter is a ghost town in Presidio County, Texas, United States. The Texas Attorney General's Office listed a population of 11 as of the 2000 Census. It was named in honor of General William R. Shafter, who at one point commanded the nearby (relatively speaking) Fort Davis.
SHAFTER, TEXAS. Texas Ghost Town. Presidio County, West Texas. Shafter Historic Mining District. on the National Register of Historic Places. 29° 49' 13" N, 104° 18' 12" W (29.820278, -104.303333) On Cibolo Creek. Highway 67. 18 miles N of Presidio. 43 miles S of Marfa the county seat. ZIP codes 79843. Area code 432. Population: 11 Est. (2000)
Nov 1, 2017 · On highway 67, some 20 miles before reaching the Mexican border, a green sign reads “Shafter Ghost Town”. A dusty drive takes you past adobe ruins with a glimpse at what’s left of this once-thriving mining town. Shafter Cemetery by Elizabeth Trovall. In what was once called “the richest acre in Texas”, most immediate signs of life are ...
Oct 31, 2017 · Elizabeth Trovall. South of Marfa on Highway 67, 20 miles before you reach the Mexican border, a green sign reads “Shafter Ghost Town.” A dusty drive takes you past adobe ruins and give you a glimpse at what’s left of this once-thriving mining town.
Ghost Town Where The Andromeda Strain was Filmed. Address: US Hwy 67, Shafter, TX. Directions: On the east side of US Hwy 67, either 40 miles south of Marfa or 19 miles north of Presido. You'll see the church and other buildings from the highway, then pull off and drive into town. Admission: Free. Save to My Sights.
