Jarvis Ghost Town
Anderson County, Texas31.7553, -95.4450
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 12 miElkhart, TX
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec8 of 12
- Elevation
- 300 ft91 m
Jarvis, in Anderson County, Texas, is a ghost town. It lies at about 300 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Jarvis. 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 Elkhart, TX, about 12 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tyler, TX, 40 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Tucker19 mi west
- New Birmingham19 mi east
- Weeping Mary20 mi southeast
- Larissa22 mi north
- Morrill25 mi southeast
- Etna27 mi north
- Lone Star28 mi northeast
- Chronister30 mi southeast
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 point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Texas State Railroad. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
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 October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Palestine 2 Ne. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Palestine 2 Ne station (USW00093914), 9.5 miles away. About 46.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Anderson County, Texas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 31.75528, -95.44500 |
| Elevation | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Also known as | Jarvis, TX |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48816332 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Jarvis ghost town?
In Anderson County, Texas, at 31.7553, -95.4450. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Elkhart, TX, about 12 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tyler, TX, 40 miles away.
Can you visit Jarvis?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road. Another parcel starts within a quarter mile: Texas State Railroad. Ruins often spread across more than one owner.
When is the best time to visit Jarvis?
Mild months here run October to May, judging by NOAA normals from Palestine 2 Ne. June to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Jarvis?
Yes. Tucker (19 mi), New Birmingham (19 mi), Weeping Mary (20 mi), Larissa (22 mi).
