You’ll find Dido, Texas near present-day Fort Worth, established in 1848 as an agricultural community named after Queen Dido of Carthage. The town thrived initially with a post office and local stores, but when railroads bypassed it in the 1880s, Dido’s fate changed dramatically. Today, this ghost town retains few original structures, though its cemetery, Methodist church, and connection to musician Townes Van Zandt keep its pioneer spirit alive. The layers of Dido’s past hold surprising stories beneath its quiet surface.
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7.1 What Happened to the Original Buildings and Homes in Dido?…