Clairemont Ghost Town
Kent County, Texas33.1664, -100.7525
Can you visit?
Private land, lived-in town
Private or unlisted land · Streets public, lots private
- Nearest town
- 27 miRotan, TX
- Mild months
- Feb–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,130 ft648 m
Clairemont sits in Kent County, Texas. People call it a ghost town, though 15 residents were counted in 2008. It lies at about 2,130 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Clairemont. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Rotan, TX, about 27 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Lubbock, TX, 71 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Justiceburg27 mi west
- North Roby33 mi southeast
- Rath City35 mi east
- Royston36 mi southeast
- Close City43 mi west
- Cap Rock44 mi northwest
- Wastella46 mi south
- Jud47 mi east
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run February to May, September to December, judging by NOAA normals from Jayton. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in February.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Jayton station (USC00414570), 12 miles away. About 23.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Kent County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.16639, -100.75250 |
| Elevation | 2,130 ft (648 m) |
| Census counts | 2008: 15 |
| Also known as | Clairemont, Texas, Clairemont, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5125373 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Clairemont ghost town?
In Kent County, Texas, at 33.1664, -100.7525. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Rotan, TX, about 27 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Lubbock, TX, 71 miles away.
Can you visit Clairemont?
Private land, lived-in town. The town center is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. People still live here, so streets are open while buildings and lots belong to their owners. Ask before you step onto a property.
When is the best time to visit Clairemont?
Mild months here run February to May, September to December, judging by NOAA normals from Jayton. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal in February.
Are there other ghost towns near Clairemont?
Yes. Justiceburg (27 mi), North Roby (33 mi), Rath City (35 mi), Royston (36 mi).
