By the end of the 19th century, the city of Galveston had a population of 37,000. Its position on the natural harbor of Galveston Bay along the Gulf of Mexico made it the center of trade in Texas. It was one of the nation's largest cotton ports, in competition with New Orleans.
The result of the trioâs work in Shepherdstown is a six-part TV series called âGhosts in Shepherdstownâ that premieres at 10 tonight on Destination America. Hartley and Saint said the history of Shepherdstown was ripe for a paranormal investigation.
Weaver Arizona Ghost Town Weaver gave new meaning to the word dangerous and made the town of Stanton look tame by comparison. Located on the eastern side of Rich Hill, along Weaver Creek, the town was first populated by miners working placer claims on Rich Hill. Eventually, as placer claims played out, Weaver became a refuge for thugs and cutthroats, some of whom were hired by Charles Stanton during his violent rise to power.