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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.

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Best Western Plus Stephenville Inn

Best Western Plus Stephenville Inn

2.5 out of 5
121 S Lockhart Rd Stephenville TX
The price is AU$166 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$166
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! (1,000 reviews)
Tghis is A GREAT hotel and we stay there often. However, the customer service was a miss this trip. The ice maker on the 1st,2nd,3rd, 4th floor was out of order this weekend. I just wanted a yeti cup full of ice and water. Also, the hot water was turned off for the hot chocolate after breakfast. ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Stephenville Inn
Motel 6 Stephenville, TX

Motel 6 Stephenville, TX

2 out of 5
701 E South Loop Stephenville TX
The price is AU$113 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$113
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 (935 reviews)
I actually left because I didn't feel safe enough heaven see eer

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Stephenville, TX
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 AU$167 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$167
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! (865 reviews)
Easy and close to interstate and restaurants.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eastland
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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! (18 reviews)
The cabin was spacious and homey and located just off the highway. It was clean and fully stocked with everything necessary. Communication was excellent both via text and in person. There is a common building where a burger restaurant was being built (it’s now open). There is also a pool that looked ...

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Lone Ranger RV Park & Lodge
Quiet Ranch Home

Quiet Ranch Home

Stephenville TX
Stay at this holiday home in Stephenville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Stephenville Club Lake Beach and Purple ...
10/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great place to stay! I will stay here again.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Quiet Ranch Home
Escape to our newly renovated lakefront home on the hidden gem of Lake PaloPinto

Escape to our newly renovated lakefront home on the hidden gem of Lake PaloPinto

Palo Pinto TX
Stay at this cabin in Palo Pinto. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning.
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
The host was very helpful. We had a problem with the heat system and

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Escape to our newly renovated lakefront home on the hidden gem of Lake PaloPinto
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