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Boyette

A ghost town of unknown status in Hillsborough County, Florida.

By the Ghost Town USA research team · Last reviewed September 2026

Boyette ghost town, Florida
Photo: Arkyan (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons

Quick Facts

State
Florida
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Some ghost towns feel like museums. Boyette feels like an interruption — a place that stopped mid-sentence. Boyette is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,895 at the 2000 census. The CDP area merged with Riverview in 2010.

Hillsborough County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Balm, Castor Town, Cosme — Boyette keeps them company on the map.

The story of Boyette

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

Boyette is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,895 at the 2000 census. The CDP area merged with Riverview in 2010.

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Boyette 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.

Getting there

Here's the honest truth: access to Boyette 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.

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.

Boyette FAQs

Where is Boyette located?
Boyette is in Hillsborough County, Florida. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Boyette in?
Boyette sits in Hillsborough County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Hillsborough County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Boyette?
Boyette is an unincorporated community and former census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,895 at the 2000 census. The CDP area merged with Riverview in 2010.
What remains at Boyette today?
The on-the-ground condition of Boyette 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.
Can you visit Boyette?
Here's the honest truth: access to Boyette 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: description based on Wikipedia (“Boyette, Florida”), CC BY-SA.

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