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Shafter, Texas: Ghost Town Where The Andromeda Strain was Filmed

RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report

Address:
US Hwy 67, Shafter, TX
Directions:
On the east side of US Hwy 67, either 40 miles south of Marfa or 19 miles north of Presido. You'll see the church and other buildings from the highway, then pull off and drive into town.
Admission:
Free
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Ghost Town Where The Andromeda Strain was Filmed

The church seen in the 1971 film is still standing, and a few people still live in town. Wear your retro bio-hazard attire!

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [07/07/2016]

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Shafter sign.

Ghost Town Where The Andromeda Strain was Filmed

I love a good ghost town. Lots of great pictures to take in this little town.

[Vagabond Betty, 10/25/2016]

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