The myth of Atlantis is one that goes back many generations, one that fascinated us to no end as children. But, unfortunately, it’s just that – a myth. What if I told you there was a real-life Atlantis right here in Texas? There are several ghost towns in Texas, but few are underwater ghost towns in Texas.  The tiny Central Texas town of Towash was long ago flooded by the Whitney Dam, but some of the town’s foundation remains intact underwater. Few people know the story behind this underwater town in Texas, so let’s take a closer look.

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Did you know there were underwater towns in Texas?! If you’d like to explore Lake Whitney, there are several parks along the shores including Lake Whitney State Park and Cedar Creek Park. If you’ve ever visited Lake Whitney, share your experience in the comments below.

 

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