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. [3] It was named in honor of General William R. …

Shafter, Texas, a ghost town located at the east end of the Chinati Mountains 18 miles north of Presidio, has a long history closely tied to silver mining. It was the first major mining town established in West …

Tucked along a bend in the Cibolo Creek, almost hidden within the desert valley, lies Shafter – a ghost town with a past as rich as the silver that once flowed from its hills.

Feb 9, 2021 · Deep in the South Plains of Texas lies a tiny ghost town that sits on the banks of a saltwater lake. The town known as Shafter Lake has been abandoned for a little over 100 years, but …

Dec 4, 2024 · Shafter, Texas, offers a unique glimpse into the past. This ghost town holds stories of miners, prospectors, and the boom-and-bust cycle of the silver mining industry. Wandering through …

Shafter, Texas, Presidio County silver mining ghost town: landmarks, vintage/new photos, history, shootout, vintage map, travel & more.

Nov 27, 2024 · Shafter, nestled in the rugged landscapes of West Texas, is a small yet captivating ghost town that tells tales of silver mining booms and busts. Once a vibrant community, Shafter is now an …

Sep 12, 2025 · Big Bend Times Publisher David Flash captures its quiet resilience—whitewashed churches beneath rugged mountains, weathered schoolhouses, adobe ruins, and the stark remnants …

The term "Ghost Town" implies the only residents are "Ghosts." Not so in Shafter. There are a few families, probably less than ten that still call Shafter home. Th town had its beginning about 1854 …

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 …