An hour-and-a-half drive northwest of Austin will lead you to a truly mesmerizing sight. Lake Buchanan in Burnet county is home to one of Texas’ most unbelievable ghost towns. These secret, historical ruins can only be found during periods of drought, but the views will drop your jaw. Most people have no idea this underwater city exists. When you see it, these visions will blow you away.
When there’s plenty of rain, Lake Buchanan is a flourishing, verdant sight.
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During periods of drought, however, the lake’s little-known past creeps through.
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The dusty surroundings reveal remnants of days gone by.
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As part of the New Deal, The Buchanan Dam was built to bring electricity to the hill country.
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Due to excessive rainfall, the dam filled up faster than expected.
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Many people in Old Bluffton didn’t have time to gather their belongings before their homes were submerged in water.
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Historians have discovered the foundations to a hotel, a tank, and portions of a cotton gin.
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There are even grave sites from former slaves.
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At Old Bluffton, you’ll experience history like you never have before.
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This underwater city is located in Bluffton, Texas underneath Lake Buchanan.
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