Tascosa
Cowboy Capital
State: Texas
County: Oldham County
Founded: 1876
Abandoned: 1890s
Peak Population: Transient
Tascosa was a lawless cattle town on the Canadian River. Billy the Kid visited often. The town died when the railroad chose a different route. The site was taken over by Cal Farley's Boys Ranch in 1939. The old courthouse and Boot Hill cemetery remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Boot Hill cemetery remains
- Billy the Kid hangout
- Now a Boys Ranch
Location
Address: Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, TX
Coordinates: 35.5333, -102.2667