Herron City was located along the south bank of the Brazos, on the Herron farm down the Brazos river from Oil City, and one mile north of Ming Bend, in the J. Abernathy Survey, Abstract No. 1360.

Herron City was an oil boom community founded in 1923. During its height, Herron City had Mann's garage, Ledbetter's grocery store, Calcer's Meat Market, the Star and Tumble Inn, several cafes,a lumber yard, a theatre and numerous gambling halls. There was no city government, no church buildings, no schools, and no conveniences. For water, residents purchased barrels for $1 each, and ice was seen only rarely. There was no law enforcement and residents all went through the street well-armed. The law enforcement came mostly from the Young County sheriff's office to arrest those for gaming or moonshine or prostitution.

In 1925, the oil boom was over and the Herron Community was abandoned. During its heyday the Herron Community was known for its illegal liquor and dice games held on the streets on Sunday afternoon. Young County officials attempted to enforce prohibition, but in wilderness areas whiskey stills produced regularly, and many men produced home made beer called "chock" or "jake leg". If residents of the area needed religion, education or a cemetery, Ming Bend was close by

Today nothing remains of this town.