Arkansas City, Texas

Not to be confused with Aransas City, Texas. For other uses, see Arkansas City.
Arkansas City, Texas
Ghost town
Arkansas City
Location in Texas
Coordinates: 26°39′41″N 98°26′03″W / 26.6614468°N 98.4341828°W / 26.6614468; -98.4341828[1]
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyStarr
Elevation
302 ft (92 m)

Arkansas City is a ghost town in Starr County, Texas, United States. Situated on Farm to Market Road 2294, it was a supply center for ranchers. It peaked during the 1950s and 1960s, with two businesses—one a factory—and 40 residents. Only three houses remained by 1991.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
  2. ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "History of Arkansas City, Starr County". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2025-07-05.
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