Of these ghost towns, Sterling County and Coke County are home to a total number of six. Broome, TexasLocated in Sterling County just 10 miles southeast of Sterling City on U.S. Highway 87 laid Broome. In 1891, both Sterling City and Cummins began their fight for the designation of the county seat after Sterling County was created from Tom Green County. Hayrick served as the county seat until 1891 when Robert Lee won the designation of the county seat. During this time, many people from the south area of Coke County were opposed to Hayrick being the county seat.

Source: Daily Nation July 16, 2022 00:25 UTC