This abandoned mansion in Gonzales could be haunted for two reasons. First, just the facade of the house is eerie, yet some people call it “gorgeous.” Second, it was built near the first battle of the Texas Revolution on Oct. 2, 1835.
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Texas has its fair share of glorified horror stories.
From the Texas Chainsaw massacre to The Donkey Lady to La Llorona, there are not many urban legends that Texans haven’t heard.
But perhaps the real terror lies within the hundreds of small towns that are scattered throughout the Lone Star State.
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Social website OnlyInYourState.com listed 12 scary houses in Texas that “could be haunted” earlier this month, and we decided to build on that by introducing other nightmare-inducing abandoned homes across the state.
While it is unknown if evil spirits actually haunt these houses, the abandonments are located on or near some pretty creepy properties.
For example, Ranger, a small town in North Texas – which has numerous abandoned homes that are photographed by Flickr users – was once seen as a hub for members of the Ku Klux Klan.
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On the other hand, a school in Indian Gap that has been abandoned for over 50 years stands near a historic cemetery.
No matter the case, these fear-provoking homes are as eerie as they come and the perfect gateway to the upcoming Halloween season.
