A few weeks ago, I stumbled across this old abandon farmhouse in Rockwall Texas. I remember a few years back this place was still active as a farm. It's sad to see another piece of rural Rockwall going away. It's up for sale and its 40+ acres zoned … [Read more...]
August 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Bob-omb Sighting in Rockwall, Texas
I found Bob-omb tagged on an abandoned train flat car that I saw while passing by on my way out to Rockwall County for some rural exploration. This little guy is showing up everywhere! Where to Find Bob-omb in Rockwall, Texas About two weeks … [Read more...]
July 2, 2014 By 3 Comments
Abandoned Dairy Freeze in Carl’s Corner, Texas
Back in January I made short road trip Waxahachie, Texas to pick up some parts for my 1982 K5 Blazer from salvage yard that was parting one out. After the trip, I decided to do a little exploring as far south as Hillsboro. Although I didn’t get as … [Read more...]
June 3, 2014 By 3 Comments
Abandoned Building Near Gunter, Texas
Almost two months ago I had to run up to Denton to get some more transcripts from UNT for a job prospect. Afterwards, I did a little exploring off 287. I took it as far as Sherman. I found several places worth stopping and several old farm roads … [Read more...]
May 25, 2014 By 1 Comment
Abandoned Grain Elevator and Silos in Megargel, Texas
During my photo trips I am always on the look out for side trips and other abandoned vehicles and buildings. One of the unplanned stops I had to take was in the town in Megargel, Texas. About the Abandoned Grain Elevator and Silos in Megargel, … [Read more...]
May 11, 2014 By 10 Comments
Abandoned Farmhouse Near Gunter, Texas
While out on one of my random points on the map rural exploration trips I came across this old farmhouse set back off the highway hiding behind the trees. Abandoned Farmhouse Near Gunter, Texas This beautiful abandoned farmhouse was found off … [Read more...]
April 8, 2014 By 6 Comments
Celina Ice & Cold Storage Co in Celina, Texas
Celina Ice & Cold Storage Co. was at one time an old ice house back in time when most people didn’t have an ice box or refrigerator (also before they were invented.) As most ice houses of that time period were more than just cold storage, it was … [Read more...]
April 1, 2014 By 17 Comments
The Old Abandoned Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells, Texas
Nazareth Hospital in Mineral Wells operated from 1931-1956 but, I think the building may be older than that. It was considered a clinic and opened shortly after the Crazy Hotel opened its doors in 1927. The Holy Sisters of Nazareth purchased … [Read more...]
March 16, 2014 By 1 Comment
Abandoned Service Station and Truck in Italy, Texas
Recently, I had to make a trip to Waxahachie, Texas to pick up some parts form my old Blazer. After finishing up with my parts pickup, I decided to do some rural exploration down HWY-77. One of my stops was to a small town of Italy, Texas, on a lead … [Read more...]
February 13, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Abandoned Farmall International 460 Tractor
While on I-35w heading towards Hillsboro, Texas, I came across this old abandoned tractor near Grandview, Texas. It looks like the owner just left it where it died or just parked it. The tires are dry rotted, flat, and sinking into the … [Read more...]
