Toyah
West Texas Ghost
State: Texas
County: Reeves County
Founded: 1881
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 1,000
Toyah was a bustling division point on the Texas & Pacific Railroad. When the division point moved to Monahans in 1929, the town began to die. Floods in 2004 further damaged it. The imposing, abandoned red brick high school dominates the skyline.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 30 mins
Quick Facts
- Massive abandoned high school
- Former railroad hub
- Population ~60
Location
Address: I-20, Toyah, TX
Coordinates: 31.3136, -103.7914