Landergin, Texas facts for kids

Landergin is a fascinating ghost town located in Oldham County, Texas, in the United States. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left, often because the main reason for the town's existence disappeared.

What is Landergin?

Landergin started as a small community in 1908. It was created because of the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway. This railway needed stops along its route, and Landergin became one of them.

How Landergin Got Its Name

The town was built on a large ranch. This ranch belonged to two brothers, Patrick H. Landergin and John Landergin. The town was named after their family.

The Town's Decline

By 1936, Landergin was already very small. Records from the Handbook of Texas Online show that it had only one store and a population of just fifteen people. Over time, like many railway stops, it became a ghost town as people moved away.