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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Waterfront Home on Private Lake Granbury Cove

Granbury

Family House | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Country Woods Inn

Glen Rose

Kathren

Rp3.244.805 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026

Rural Retreat w/ Water View! 9 Mi to Dtwn Granbury

Weatherford

Rp8.552.548 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Inviting Granbury Home w/ Fire Pit: 3 Mi to Lake!

Granbury

Spacious Lake Granbury Home w/ Deck & Boat Dock!

Granbury

Quaint Countryside Casita: 45 Mi to Ft. Worth

Lipan

Paul

Recently Built Cabin w/ Pavilion in Granbury!

Granbury

5 Mi to Historic Granbury Square: Lakefront Escape

Granbury

"Very nice, clean, comfortable home. Updated in many areas. Very well maintained. Beautiful deck across the entire back, which overlooks the lake. Fire pit and bench down by the lake so you can relax or fish. Family-friendly. Thoughtful host. Left us smore makings and bug spray just in case. We didn’t need it. The only thing I suggest is a larger shower enclosure. The shower head was great. I would recommend this nice home and would love to stay here again."

Linda