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Apix

A ghost town of unknown status in Palm Beach County, Florida.

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Apix ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Apix, FloridaPhoto: Florida Memory (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

Apix isn't the ghost town on the postcards, which is exactly why it's worth knowing about. Apix, Florida was a former rocket testing facility created as part of Project Suntan during the Space Race, including a fake town in Palm Beach County, Florida, the primary feature of which was an alleged fertilizer plan

Palm Beach County holds 15 documented ghost towns, including Bean City, Bryant, Chosen — Apix keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Apix

Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.

Apix, Florida was a former rocket testing facility created as part of Project Suntan during the Space Race, including a fake town in Palm Beach County, Florida, the primary feature of which was an alleged fertilizer plant set among the surrounding swamplands. Very little details have been revealed about the rocket testing facility.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Apix is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.

Nobody has confirmed the access situation, so treat any visit as reconnaissance: verify land ownership first, and be ready to admire from the road.

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Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Apix is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

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Good to know

Ghost-town etiquette is simple: take only photographs. Removing artifacts is illegal on public lands and disrespectful everywhere else — and on federal land it can be a serious offense.

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Survey Map

Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting

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Apix FAQs

01Where is Apix located?
Apix is in Palm Beach County, Florida. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Apix in?
Apix sits in Palm Beach County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Palm Beach County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Apix?
Apix, Florida was a former rocket testing facility created as part of Project Suntan during the Space Race, including a fake town in Palm Beach County, Florida, the primary feature of which was an alleged fertilizer plant set among the surrounding swamplands.
04What remains at Apix today?
The on-the-ground condition of Apix is unverified — it's listed here with unknown status. That could mean standing buildings, or an empty field. Go prepared for either, and consider sharing what you find so the record improves.
05Can you visit Apix?
Here's the honest truth: access to Apix is unverified. We couldn't confirm whether the site sits on public land, private property, or something in between — so verify land ownership and local rules before visiting, and respect private property at all times.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Apix, Florida”), CC BY-SA.

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