Place in Texas, United States
| Prospect | |
|---|---|
  ProspectLocation in Texas | |
| Coordinates: 33°28′58″N 98°11′29″W / 33.4828856°N 98.1914336°W / 33.4828856; -98.1914336 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Texas | Clay |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| USGS Feature ID | 1380400 |
Prospect is a ghost town in Clay County, Texas, United States.
History
Prospect 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.
References
- "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- Association, Texas State Historical. "Prospect, TX (Clay County)". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- Taylor, William Charles (1972). A History of Clay County. Jenkins Publishing Company.
| Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Texas, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| County seat: Henrietta | ||
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| Town | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |