Blooming Grove, Texas is home to the Lone Oak Cemetery. While small, the Lone Oak is a historic cemetery, with graves that date back to the mid 1850s. This cemetery is considered a historic treasure within the community. One of the Oldest Cemeteries in Blooming Grove Updated 2/11/2020 – Recently, a few residents have started […]
Are you in search of the strange and paranormal? Dozens of haunted historic ruins decorate the vast Texas landscape. These buildings, once homes and public service buildings, have lost their original purpose and now decay with time. But not all of these ruins are empty… Updated 2/11/2020 – These seven Texas ruins are considered to […]
In 1899, a small section of land in Mission, Texas was designated as part of a grant to the Oblates of Mary Immaculate church organization. The Oblates wanted to use the land as a part of their headquarters. As a result, a modest, white church was constructed and was called the La Lomita Chapel. The […]
The Gonzalez Restaurant has been serving and feeding the Ballinger, Texas community since 1973. The vibrant, festive restaurant offers up delicious and traditional Tex-Mex cuisine – a staple to any respectable Texan diet. But great food is not all this restaurant is known for. Good Food and Legendary Tales… Updated 2/11/2020 – Gonzalez has also […]
The long and winding San Marcos River cuts through many territories of Texas, including a town called Luling. Starting from the San Marcos Springs, the San Marcos River is home to many endangered and threatened species. It is also a natural recreational point of interest for various water sports and fishing. The New Luling Ghost […]
There is a house just shy of Wichita Falls, Texas that locals know as The Witch’s Gate. This large estate has seen plenty of tragedy in its time. In 1975, Jim Keith was murdered inside the home by a man who wanted to steal his antique clock collection. A Wichita Falls Murder Scene Updated 2/11/2020 […]
For many years, Quoffer’s Pub served the citizens of Elgin, Texas whenever they were in need of frivolity and a cold pint of beer. Labeled as a decent enough dive bar, Quoffer’s offered a respectable amount of beers on topic and unassuming company, ready to celebrate the end of another hectic work week. Updated 2/11/2020 […]
Texas is home to rodeos, BBQ, and waterfront trails, ideal for escaping the busy nuances of everyday life. But scattered among these picturesque trails are forests and lakes with a dark history. What occurred in these state parks and natural springs is unknown to historians, but today these trails are most decidedly haunted. Ten Creepy Waterfront Trails […]
In 1913, a man by the name of Thomas Trammell built a house for his wife in Sweetwater, Texas. It is believed that the couple enjoyed what is known as Mulberry Manor for ten years, until the building became a Sanatorium in 1923. Updated 2/11/2020 – Naturally (or maybe not so naturally), many lives were […]
S’mores, campfires, sleeping bags…. several things come to mind when camping in a lush Texan campground. But perhaps what doesn’t come to mind is that campgrounds are sometimes home to not only family memories, but family fear. Updated 2/11/2020 – These ten Texas campgrounds are notoriously haunted by spirits, and not all of them are […]
