Uncover some of Texas's ghost towns, once bustling communities that have now faded into the past. Learn about the factors that led to their creation, from railroads to mining opportunities, and discover how their legacies live on through street names and highways.
There are literally thousands of historical markers throughout the Lone Star State. I see them as I travel up and down the highways and streets of Texas, like these two in Nacogdoches, but, like the vast majority of travelers, I see them as a blur.