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# Erath County

## Texas

![Thurber, Texas - population about 10 - is considered to be Texas' premier ghost town. Here's why: barely 100 years ago, Thurber used to have 9,000 residents. Today, it's merely a pit stop on Interstate 20.

Thurber began as a company-owned town. The Texas and Pacific railroad owned the mineral rights to the vast (and only) bituminous coal 
deposits in Texas, and lured thousands of skilled coal miners from the north and from Europe to get it out. Setting up a small settlement ringed by  tree-covered hilltops, Thurber, which was named after one of the majority shareholders in the company, quickly grew as 
businesses set up shop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000459087/2e6efcba-9ca2-4596-8cb5-8ec94f5e0d2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Thurber, Texas - population about 10 - is considered to be Texas' premier ghost town. Here's why: barely 100 years ago, Thurber used to have 9,000 residents. Today, it's merely a pit stop on Interstate 20.

Thurber began as a company-owned town. The Texas and Pacific railroad owned the mineral rights to the vast (and only) bituminous coal 
deposits in Texas, and lured thousands of skilled coal miners from the north and from Europe to get it out. Setting up a small settlement ringed by  tree-covered hilltops, Thurber, which was named after one of the majority shareholders in the company, quickly grew as 
businesses set up shop. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000459087/2e6efcba-9ca2-4596-8cb5-8ec94f5e0d2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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### Popular cities in Erath County

[Stephenville

Known for Universities, Family-friendly and Sports

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Quaint Stephenville awaits: its basketball, library, zoo, and more! 

## Reasons to visit

- Stephenville City Park

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[Hico

Known for Adventure, Nature and Natural parks

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Get away to Hico! Enjoy the adventure, natural setting, and museums. 

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[Dublin

Known for Family-friendly, Natural parks and Dining

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Escape to Dublin! Enjoy its parks, food, and museums. 

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[Bluff Dale

Known for Family-friendly and Dining

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Escape to Bluff Dale! Enjoy its food. 

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[Mingus

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Check out Palo Pinto Mountains State Park—just one of the sights to explore around Mingus.

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