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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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi

"Incredible stay! The property was super clean the beds were very comfortable and We would definitely come back and stay again!"

$275 nightly

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

"Price"

"I've stayed here before several times. Always great place to be. I wish they had an area to walk my dog but we make do."

$57 nightly

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total with taxes and fees

"Beautiful scenery. Everything was perfect. Would definitely stay here again. "

"Awesome place. Clean and convenient to town. Fully stocked kitchen, nice furniture, great shower and very responsive toilets all our questions. Will use again for sure! "

"Enjoyed our stay. Home was comfortable and spacious!"

"It was exactly what we needed. Communication was excellent and the pictures did not do it justice. It was clean, up to date and in excellent condition. Location was great. This stay exceeded our expectations. "

$286 nightly

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees