Sanderson
Cactus Capital
State: Texas
County: Terrell County
Founded: 1881
Abandoned: Declining
Peak Population: 2,500
Sanderson was a Southern Pacific Railroad town known as the 'Cactus Capital of Texas.' At peak, 2,500 people lived here. Today, about 800 residents remain. The 1907 courthouse still serves Terrell County.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall-Spring
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Cactus Capital of Texas
- 1907 courthouse
- Railroad town
Location
Address: Sanderson, TX
Coordinates: 30.15, -102.4