Prospect is a ghost town in Clay County, Texas, United States.[1]
Prospect | |
|---|---|
  Prospect Location in Texas | |
| Coordinates: 33°28′58″N 98°11′29″W / 33.4828856°N 98.1914336°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Texas | Clay |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| USGS Feature ID | 1380400 |
History
editProspect is situated on Texas State Highway 188. It was established in the early 1880s, and was used as a trade center for farmers and ranchers. A post office was established in 1893, and closed after 1930. The settlement was abandoned by the 1950s.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Association, Texas State Historical. "Prospect, TX (Clay County)". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
- ^ Taylor, William Charles (1972). A History of Clay County. Jenkins Publishing Company.