Shafter
State: Texas
County: Presidio County
Founded: 1880
Peak Population: 4,000
Shafter produced over 30 million ounces of silver—Texas's largest silver operation. Named for Colonel William Shafter, who confirmed the ore's value. The Presidio Mining Company was among the county's largest taxpayers. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and adobe ruins remain.
Quick Facts
- Texas's largest silver producer—over 30 million ounces
- Named for Colonel William Shafter of Fort Davis
- Presidio Mining Company was county's largest taxpayer
- Remote enough that mining continued into WWII
Location
Address: Shafter, Presidio County, Texas
Coordinates: 29.8264, -104.3086