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Carter

A ghost town of unknown status in Parker County, Texas.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Carter ghost town, Texas
Photo: Michael Barera (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Texas
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some places earn their silence — and Carter is one of them. Amon G. Carter Stadium is an open-air college football stadium in the southern United States, located on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Carter is the lone documented ghost town in Parker County — for now.

The story of Carter

Texas ghost towns run the full arc: cattle railheads, cotton towns the boll weevil broke, and oil booms that went bust.

Amon G. Carter Stadium is an open-air college football stadium in the southern United States, located on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. The home stadium of the TCU Horned Frogs football team, it is named after Amon G. Carter, a prominent Fort Worth businessman, newspaper publisher, and city booster. The venue has several popular nicknames, the most popular being "The Carter" and "Hell's Half Acre" (a reference to the site in Fort Worth's Wild West past, which was located near the stadium).

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Carter is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Carter is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

Carter FAQs

Where is Carter located?
Carter is in Parker County, Texas. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Carter in?
Carter sits in Parker County, Texas. See our full guide to ghost towns in Parker County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Carter?
Amon G. Carter Stadium is an open-air college football stadium in the southern United States, located on the campus of Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. The home stadium of the TCU Horned Frogs football team, it is named after Amon G.
What remains at Carter today?
The on-the-ground condition of Carter is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
Can you visit Carter?
Here's the honest truth: access to Carter is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: description based on Wikipedia (“Amon G. Carter Stadium”), CC BY-SA.

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