Thurber, Texas - population about 10 - is considered to be Texas' premier ghost town. Here's why: barely 100 years ago, Thurber used to have 9,000 residents. Today, it's merely a pit stop on Interstate 20.

Thurber began as a company-owned town. The Texas and Pacific railroad owned the mineral rights to the vast (and only) bituminous coal
deposits in Texas, and lured thousands of skilled coal miners from the north and from Europe to get it out. Setting up a small settlement ringed by tree-covered hilltops, Thurber, which was named after one of the majority shareholders in the company, quickly grew as
businesses set up shop.

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"This was the perfect spot for our trip buying show cattle. There is room to park a trailer and even a barn to unload animals for the night. Owner was very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!"

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"Absolutely loved our stay here! The cabins are so cozy and very clean! We brought 4 horses with us- Kurt and Bailey were super easy to get ahold of and stalls turnouts were ready and clean when we arrived! Will definitely stay here again!"

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My new go to stay while visiting Tarleton State

"Nice hotel. Staff was friendly and understanding. Allowed an early check in since we had to fly into Dallas very very early that day. There was a fee but only $25. Overall it was a great experience. This was our second time staying while visiting Tarleton State. "

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