Parmerton, Texas

Parmerton is a ghost town in Parmer County, Texas, United States.

The town was composed of 200 acres of land formerly owned by the XIT Ranch and had been used for wheat farming.

A one-story courthouse was built at the midway point between Bovina and Friona and a post office was established in September 1907, shortly after Parmerton was voted Parmer County seat.

After significant political intrigue, a second election was held in December 1907, after which Parmerton was stripped of its status in favor of Farwell.

The post office closed in 1908 and Parmerton went into decline; today, nothing remains except for an historical marker and a railroad switch.