Wesson is a
ghost town
A ghost town, deserted city, extinct town, or abandoned city is an abandoned settlement, usually one that contains substantial visible remaining buildings and infrastructure such as roads. A town often becomes a ghost town because the economi ...
in
Comal County, Texas
Comal County ( ) is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 161,501. Comal County is known for its rich German-Texan and European history. Its county seat is New Braunfels ...
, United States.
History
The original name was Henderson Crossing, after Hensley G. Henderson, an early settler. The name was changed to Esser Crossing after Charles Esser. The official name of Wesson was chosen in the 1890s.
References
Geography of Comal County, Texas
Ghost towns in Texas
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