A Forgotten Ghost Town in the Middle of Nowhere

A Forgotten Ghost Town in the Middle of Nowhere - Driving the backroads in Texas we discover a forgotten ghost town in the middle of nowhere!!! With more history to see here than in other Texas ghost towns like Lobo or Thurber, you would think this place would be crawling with tourists. Not so. As we explore the historic remains of Texas' only silver mining town, we find ourselves entirely alone, surrounded only by the dead! To see what's been forgotten & left behind in what was once a booming mining town, watch this episode of SightseeingSally.
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[@howitzer8946]

Well SSS and Marty you did it again. Another great old place that us Yankees knew nothing of and now know quite a bit about thanks to you two. Thanks so much. Look fwd to all your travel vids. Your narration and attention to detail is superb.

[@SightseeingSally]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MeanderingMarty]

👍

[@TomTobin67]

Marty is a lucky man to have Sally.

[@chrismcgill]

I love old faded cemeteries like this. I love all cemeteries, but old faded ones like this just have an extra aura of mystery and sadness because of all the names and graves that can't be seen anymore. check out some of the old cemeteries in Nevada and Arizona when you guys get a chance 🤙

[@SightseeingSally]

Well said, I agree 100%

[@rafaeltorre1643]

Everyone always forgets about New Mexico where you will find graves from Europeans hundreds of years before the 1850 you might find in a neighboring state. Yes state. You don’t need a password to go to a US state from a US state.. Lol.. 1600’s. 1700’s.. Way before any generation even imagined going west. Of course native graves are tens of thousands of years old across America.

[@bextar6365]

I have noticed lately ~ That Marty has a lot more input in your videos then he did in the past ! The quiet man is gone,

[@badgerpa9]

I used to stop at old cemeteries when my kids where smaller and they would look for the oldest stone, it would be difficult there. Stay safe and healthy Sally and Marty.

[@SightseeingSally]

Difficult in what sense? And thanks, ditto!

[@badgerpa9]

@@SightseeingSally Kind of difficult to tell the date on the crosses that are weathered away.

[@MeanderingMarty]

Thanks

[@griswald7156]

This reminded me of Highgate cemetery in London….and our local grave from 897 AD

[@paulvaluejet5799]

I always look forward to seeing you Sally MR Paul

[@juliogonzales5441]

It's like being there...thanks Sally

[@SightseeingSally]

You’re very welcome Julio 😁

[@smileychavez8093]

Awesome thanks my great grandmother and grandma grew up in a town like this. Right out of Santa fe La Baja. Great history!

[@sapphiresword139]

Clint Eastwood had the crew and production supporting crew, write their names on a cross. All of those crosses had the name of someone that helped make the movie. I suppose that's rich-guy humor. "You'll work hard or else. We already have a grave for you."

[@SightseeingSally]

Or another way of saying they worked themselves to death

[@sapphiresword139]

@@SightseeingSally That type of answer is why we keep you around. - You're smarter than we are. Marty - smack that woman of yours for me. She's starting to show us all up, - instead of just you. ===== You guys have quickly become a favorite around here. Thank you for sharing.

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

I passed through here on my way to Big Bend National Park from Marfa

[@SightseeingSally]

We were just in Big Bend, I can’t wait to go back and visit the hot springs!

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@SightseeingSally I can't wait to get back there myself

[@DeeMoback]

A metropolis ..... Gotham City ...... yup.... amazing how time brings such changes.... nice furniture

[@SightseeingSally]

The old hair dryer is classic!

[@DeeMoback]

@@SightseeingSally a CLASSIC

[@DeeMoback]

@@SightseeingSally I remember the old hair salons and all the old women sitting under those things......LMBO.... my early years included sitting in hair salons bored out of my mind.....just waiting while old ladies yelled out everybody's business.....whew, gossip

[@traumaqueen45]

It was nice to hear you say to be mindful of the people who still lived in Shafter. I live in a small community & many people, not from my area, consider it a "ghost town". But those of us who live here do not consider our community that. It doesn't stop the people from coming into town, going into buildings & taking pictures, even though it is clearly marked as private property. Having people come in who show no respect to the citizens of our community make us a little standoffish & not one to answer their questions about OUR property.

[@SuzanneWho]

Agree with you, but it would be interesting if one of the residents would’ve talked to Sally about living in such an out of the way area. Not to intrude on the residents but just add some insight. BTW, when I lived in San Francisco there was an interesting building/property around the corner from me. Tourists would gaggle in front and try to look inside but if the owner was outside watering her small garden they would get a surprise shower! That got rid of tourists fast! 😁

[@danielschmude]

Justice Antonin Scalia died just outside Shafter, at the nearby Cibolo Creek Ranch. Since he was a Catholic, he might have gone to that church before he died.

[@jamesharrington5833]

Sally I have loved your content. Love that Marty is more involved. Smart guy

[@SightseeingSally]

Thanks James, glad you’re enjoying our team efforts 😁

[@MeanderingMarty]

👍

[@gregboyden564]

I love this fascinating old history of these old ghost towns. yes, cemetary's can really show a history of a town. thanks again for a great video

[@chriswrobel6025]

Best travel channel on KZbin. I always look forward to watching your adventures. Kudos to you and Marty and keep up the great content!

[@gregorypreston4500]

Thanks! Love the history you bring us all.

[@SightseeingSally]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it Gregory 😊 and thank you 🙏

[@MeanderingMarty]

Thank you.

[@JSB1882]

It's always fun to see Marty along for the ride. I don't know - I think if I were to be buried somewhere, the upper part of Wisconsin would be more appealing.

[@MeanderingMarty]

👍

[@sr633]

Alot to see.Thank You.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Thanks for letting us know the history. Figured out in Texas, wasn't sure if you had moved on.

[@SightseeingSally]

We like to keep things full of mystery around here 😘

[@larrylebowski8386]

I love visiting old cemeteries. This really is one that I’d like to see.

[@hattyburrow716]

They were digging a grave in our churchyard two days ago. But there is a grave there from 1100 too. The church has stood here since 1070. Churches are extraordinary places to find history

[@jasonadamik2206]

It's a shame that much of the property is now fenced in and can't be accessed. The last time I was there it was no problem to explore all around the ruins of mining operations. I can see where people might fall down into something, likely caused by taking selfies, so it's understandable that the owner would want to keep people out. I should have made many more photos. It's a fascinating old town.

[@kingoliver8318]

I know..... Bury me in the ocean with my ancestors that jumped from slave ships because they knew death was better than bondage. I love your channel

[@nunyabussiness4054]

I'm confused, if your ancestors jumped from the ship, how did you get here?

[@AT1881Cowboy]

Nice job giving some details about people and buildings of Shafter, Texas.

[@duanelogan9633]

Dang gone I love them old places just nothing like them places 🏆🌺👍✌️

[@MeanderingMarty]

👍

[@SightseeingSally]

I second that, Duane! This is now my favorite middle of nowhere ghost town in Texas 😁

[@SodBustersMetalDetecting]

Love these adventures. I subscribed as it relates to my search for history as well.

[@roymichel1856]

Not a cemetary kinda guy here...I'll get there soon enough! :) Still, an excellent piece, Sally and Marty! Keep up the wonderful videos!

[@caroljames6371]

Totally fascinating. Thank you both, again, for a wonderful and educational visit.

[@MeanderingMarty]

👍

[@joelhurley2678]

Thank you Sally for a nice sightseeing tour. You show some really interesting historical sites thank you again.

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Have you ever done any geocaching? I find the coolest cemeteries that way. You found a really cool one!!!!!

[@SightseeingSally]

Thanks! I’ve been geocaching only once or twice.

[@orionwarren4244]

3:28 I'm having my urn, it's lid off, strapped to the back of a Harley hauling ass down the PCH (Pacific Coast Highway). The airflow over the mouth of the urn will cause a vacuum, pulling my ashes out and allowing them to waft gently over and then into the ocean!😁

[@lisafayepranger8561]

did you know that the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly was about the Battle of Glorieta Pass here in New Mexico, up by Las Vegas? Thanks for your vids on our state.

[@SightseeingSally]

No I didn’t. Thanks for clueing me in. And it’s one of my favorite Clint Eastwood films.

[@mikefluke3029]

Never knew of that cemetery but will check it out this spring..you should check out balmorhea the drive from ft davis is stunning

[@oldtop4682]

The name Brooks is pretty large in other parts of Texas. Houston for instance. Gotta wonder if there is a connection with Spencer in that.

[@1954shadow]

MMMARTY!!!!!!!!!

[@MeanderingMarty]

😂

[@oscarcanelo6262]

Drove through Hillsboro few time on my way back from Alma NM. Back to Rio Rancho,NM.

[@earllutz2663]

Thank you again, Sightseeing Sally and Marty, for your great videos. I very much appreciate both of you giving us your mini history lessons, and view of the places, that you take us to, thru your camera lens.

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Are you in New Mexico, Arizona, or California . Lots to see out west.

[@SightseeingSally]

We never know where we’ll end up until we get there.

[@Tipi_Dan]

Shafter was played by Gary Busey in the film "Rough Riders". Busey played him as a drunken exhibitionist, which likely says more about Busey than it does about Shafter. I have driven by the town and saw the church from a distance. It was a late summer evening, and the shadows were lengthening. Very moody, and coincidentally I had a tape of the Montenegro versions of the Morricobe soundtracks as I drove by, and thought--- this is the kind of place this music was written about. I had node all that stuff was there, or I would have pulled in. Have you been to Chianti Hotsprings?

[@1954shadow]

Where else are you going to find ghosts in a ghost town, but, in the cemetery.

[@SightseeingSally]

Of course, it only makes sense 😉

[@1weatherham]

In a history of the Fort, one author claimed that in the case of social diseases one lady in Ft. Davis the town was likely responsible for over 50+ cases seen at the fort....

[@kenb.9976]

As an Rv-er, do you guys stay in an Rv and perhaps you should do a brief review of some of the place you stay when your making these great discoveries?

[@bryantint1339]

Quiet places are fun.

[@Materialworld4]

I thank you both for a wonderful vides report on Shafter. That place is special and both of you did a marvelous job displaying what made it special. In this video your true feelings, and thought were expressed perfectly, so don't ever be afraid to be exactly who you are, you did Great! Wow, I had no idea that place existed but the second you show the cemetery, and the scenery, I was hooked. I wish you both a Wonderful Week Ahead, and I thank you for your wonderful videos, which bye the way keep getting, better & better!!! Honestly this video is really special, and is in my opinion your best to date, Bravo.

[@mikeh5039]

Big bend

[@jamesrockford6700]

Love it!

[@SightseeingSally]

Thanks!! This is my favorite of all the places we’ve encountered in Texas.

[@MichaelHawkins-pl5ln]

Living in a small town in Illinois, in a hundred year old house....I love the content of Your videos.....

[@garybryant6148]

Another outstanding video!! Thank you.

[@frasercard7714]

you need one of those little drones......... :) get Marty right on that Sally.

[@conniewojahn6445]

My mother had a hair dryer like that one in the old house. She set her hair in curlers and pin curls and dry it completely so she wouldn't have to go to bed with wet hair, then she'd take out the curlers and pin curls in the morning. I have no idea what happened to that contraption and I'm the one who cleaned out her house after she died and got it ready for sale. Do you suppose the people who left that one in their old house ever wonder about it?

[@gordonkarre6364]

You mentioned towards the end of the video, that you have not heard anything but the sound of traffic. Just wanted to point out that very early in the video, I heard a Rock Wren call. So it is not totally absent of other sounds.

[@mikeh5039]

I'm from west TX.

[@michaelkermizian1373]

When I was on the road working I would always buy a sandwich and a beer and have my lunch in a cemetery. My favorite inscription was "Here lies Jack a colored man, born a slave but but died a freeman.

[@paulgrad5183]

Judging from the number of graves, it looks like a lot of folks in that town really got the shaft.

[@DeeSap-in3ez]

My mother & her siblings were born there - my grandfather’s name is probably on one of those crosses - he worked in silver mines. My mother attended parochial school there in Spanish - was taught by Nuns from Spain - this school was for Mexican American children, wondering no public schools in English for these children?

[@JohnShinn1960]

Great show Marty! When does your channel launch? 😉 Thanks for the tour you two! 🤠👍

[@SightseeingSally]

Lol not until after he figures out how to edit.

[@MeanderingMarty]

Lol, never!

[@JohnShinn1960]

😆 Behave you two.

[@SuperHorseshoer]

yall should check out gail texas . great video!!!

[@ahmedhumayunrasheed2434]

Nice sunlight Sally!

[@billquailes7882]

Thank you for another interesting video well done.

[@63connie78]

corpses are probably not very concerned where they are.......ya think?

[@justnerdystuff]

And the white elephant in this video is the 3 pink flamingos. No mention or wisecrack about them? Or did I miss that?

[@michaelroucoulet3294]

that,s a great movie!

[@arthurpeterson246]

Hey sally,enjoy your videos it's like taking a trip. Have you and marty been to menowi Nebraska small town population of 1 a lady by the name of elsie is the only who runs the town she's the mayor town clerk cook at the cafe and bar.

[@rickmurphy5990]

Thanks!

[@SightseeingSally]

No problem! Thank you Rick 😄

[@marshaflorom730]

You must have a great job! I would like one of that style!!

[@michaeldrevdahl2292]

thanks you two great town

[@makadutaarzola9453]

New to your channel and I enjoy the way you do your videos.

[@paradigm-wx6bn]

Well Sally, there's always "Soylent Green" and the "Sky Funerals" of Joe Rogan's preferance(?)... The "Brave New World" "THX-1138" Cremation and Flush Reclaimation(Fertilizer) approach(?)... Maybe just the Native American burning on elevated pallets is the simplest(?)...

[@michaeltaylor4984]

❤

[@dvidgonzales8376]

In the high desert of California on the way to Vegas the flat areas look like they were once trash dumps, this looks to be the old west, I am grad they had acknowlegement

[@bryantint1339]

Nice topic. Death. Mum passed away on March 21, 2024.

[@pigoff123]

I want to be cremated and my ashes spread over the Rhine river or somewhere in Hanau. We were stationed there from 72 to 96. Best years of my life.

[@Amber-rl9if]

I'd like to one day find someone awesome to explore with

[@cowboy10482]

My last name is Brooks 😮

[@dks13827]

Marty from MN ???

[@kenlangham337]

romantic

[@user-kd4xl2dq1c]

Again another great job, I have seen several of your videos. I live in West Texas and according what i could gather of my family history my grandfather of native american decent died in Shafter in 1928 months before my father was born. According to family history he died from an illness related to working in the silver mines there.

[@stevelaurencell9909]

Thanks!

[@SightseeingSally]

Wow! You're very welcome! Thank you Steve 😁

[@stevelaurencell9909]

@@SightseeingSally Just discovered your videos. I love them! I'm from a Chicago suburb near O'Hare and I spent a lot of my childhood camping in Wisconsin with my parents around the Plymouth/Elkhart Lake area.