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There’s Something Haunting About This Massive Abandoned Village In The South

Published Nov 15, 2016

Written by 

Sophia Mitrokostas

This footage from YouTube channel "Exploring With Josh" takes us to a massive, abandoned village in Texas that looks totally surreal. Rows upon rows of identical homes line unfinished roads, and the interiors of these homes are just as haunting as their facades.

This surreal collection of homes is known as Tundra Village.

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Youtube/Exploring With Josh

There are 37 houses decaying in this eerie community.

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They have never been used, and aren’t even wired for electricity, or fitted with plumbing.

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Youtube/Exploring With Josh

The individual financing the construction defrauded a national bank of $350k, spending the money on a mansion and family wedding.

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Youtube/Exploring With Josh

Check out the haunting video (including awesome aerial beginning at 3:40) right below:

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