OLMOS, TEXAS

Texas Ghost Town
Bee County, South Texas

FM 796 and FM 797
About 13 Miles SW of Beeville
Population: 0

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Olmos School Children
Vintage photo courtesy Jo Ann Arnold

History in a Pecan Shell

Originally named Los Olmos or “The Elms,” the community was situated just north of the creek of the same name. The change of name became official in 1917. Olmos’ history begins just after the Civil War when partners Hank and Joe Sullivan started a ranch here. They were soon joined by two English sisters who started a sheep ranch with 1,000 head.

The San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway built through Bee County in 1888, passing eight miles east of Los Olmos. A Catholic church was built that same year and a school shortly thereafter. Early population figures are not known, but the 1940 census figures gave a population of 70. The Olmos school merged with others in the Skidmore-Tynan District and the Olmos school became a community center. The one remaining store closed in the 1970s and today only the community center remains in use.

Photographer's Note:
Here are a couple of pic's of what's left of the farming community of Olmos just south of Beeville, TX. There are still scattered farm & ranch residences but that's about all that's left. I believe the now abandoned community center was once a school nearby and the brush has just about taken over the old gas station. ...In 1915 Olmos had a Cotton Gin, a Store, a School, and a population of 50.
- Will Beauchamp, November 07, 2008

Olmos School class photo
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Vintage photo courtesy Jo Ann Arnold

Olmos TX Bee County School Community Center

Former Olmos School - Community Center Today
Photo courtesy Will Beauchamp, November, 2008
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Olmos TX closed gas station & tall grass

Closed gas station in Olmos
Photo courtesy Will Beauchamp, November, 2008
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