For over ten years I have made the drive from Dallas, Texas to San Antonio. During my years in college I made the drive down to San Antonio almost every weekend and holiday I could to visit my wife (girlfriend at the time) at Trinity University. I … [Read more...]
October 24, 2014 By 5 Comments
The Old Stone Prison in Decatur, Texas
The Old Stone Prison in Decatur, Texas is the first stone house in town. The house was built in 1859 by prison labor. The main house was the residence of the sheriff or deputy. The small three cell jail was in the basement with the meals being … [Read more...]
October 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Triple DDD Motel and DDD Café in Wichita Falls, Texas (Closed)
The Long Time Abandoned Triple DDD Motel in Wichita Falls, Texas The Triple DDD Motel in Wichita Falls, Texas off old HWY-287 has been closed for years. The current owners have abandoned most of the buildings and used the rest for storage. For … [Read more...]
September 30, 2014 By 1 Comment
Abandoned Pink Farm House on FM 677 South of Illinois Bend, Texas
On my last trip to Oklahoma I decided to decided visit Spanish Fort, Texas then head up through central Oklahoma taking back roads for a good part of my trip up to Oklahoma City. Last week I posted about a small farm house I found off FM 677 and FM … [Read more...]
September 25, 2014 By 2 Comments
Abandoned Farm House Near FM 677 and FM 373 N
On one of my trips to Oklahoma City I decided to take a detour a little farther west on HWY-82 than I normally do. I mapped out a small road trip to the historic small town of Spanish Fort, Texas and then up through the back roads of rural Oklahoma … [Read more...]
September 15, 2014 By 3 Comments
Abandoned Farm House West of Sherman, Texas
Back in 2014 I worked for a company that had my traveling a lot. I was told my territory was in the DFW, but if you live or been to the DFW area, you know its big and you could spend several hours trying to get from one end to the other! During the … [Read more...]
August 13, 2014 By 6 Comments
Abandoned Farm house in Rockwall, Texas
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...]
