Texas – Page 6 – Pictures of the Past

English Field in Amarillo Texas

Amarillo’s English Field operated from 1929-1972 with several changes of use. Major airlines moved flights from the municipal airport and[…]

Some people refer to Alanreed as another Route 66 ghost town due to a few historical buildings no longer in[…]

Clarendon Junior High School was originally built around 1922.

Chillicothe, a Shawnee term meaning “principal town,” was established in 1883. It also received the nickname “Iris Village” from its[…]

While there are still scattered residents in the area, Doole certainly has the feel of a ghost town. The speed[…]

The history of Camp San Saba goes all the way back to the 1850’s when Texas Rangers were stationed to[…]

Many Sundays have passed since Bethel Chapel held service. Grounds are still maintained and windows need occasional replacing so it[…]

Center City has an underrated history. A large tree named “Heart of Texas Oak” was once considered the geographic center[…]

From the Texas Historical Commission: “Founded in 1866 by Judge W. F. Carter, Henry C. Vardy, and Thomas Parkinson, Cartersville[…]

Brazos Point is an example of a ghost town in memory. Its origins began in the mid-1800’s and grew to[…]