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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.
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.
Motel 6 Stephenville, TX

Motel 6 Stephenville, TX

2 out of 5
701 E South Loop Stephenville TX
The price is ₹6,402 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
₹6,402
₹7,363 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Stephenville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (934 reviews)
I actually left because I didn't feel safe enough heaven see eer

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Stephenville, TX
Best Western Plus Stephenville Inn

Best Western Plus Stephenville Inn

2.5 out of 5
121 S Lockhart Rd Stephenville TX
The price is ₹9,510 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹9,510
₹10,935 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Stephenville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Almost everything was fine. The staff that we interacted with were very nice. The problems were, only one of the two elevators worked, so sometimes there was a more than expected wait. The other thing was no ice. When we came in there was one of four ice machines that worked. After the first night ...

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Stephenville Inn
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eastland

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eastland

3 out of 5
10150 Interstate 20 Eastland TX
The price is ₹10,201 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹10,201
₹11,527 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Eastland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (862 reviews)
Easy and close to interstate and restaurants.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eastland
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lone Ranger RV Park & Lodge

Lone Ranger RV Park & Lodge

3 out of 5
2526 SH-254 Loop Ranger TX
Stay at this cabin in Ranger. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attraction Palo Pinto Mountains State Park is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Super cute and clean. Great space for the 4 of us.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Lone Ranger RV Park & Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.