The map remembers Chosen long after the crowds moved on. The Chosen Few Motorcycle Club is the first mixed race 1%er outlaw motorcycle club. Their first white member joined in 1960.
Palm Beach County holds 15 documented ghost towns, including Apix, Bean City, Bryant — Chosen keeps them company on the map.
The story of Chosen
Florida's ghost towns are railroad towns Flagler built, 1920s land-boom subdivisions that busted, and phosphate and turpentine camps.
The Chosen Few Motorcycle Club is the first mixed race 1%er outlaw motorcycle club. Their first white member joined in 1960. Founded in Los Angeles with chapters in California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Hawaii, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina and Internationally in the Philippines.
What you'll find today
The on-the-ground condition of Chosen 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 Chosen 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.
Survey Map
Approximate position — verify access locally before visiting
Chosen FAQs
01Where is Chosen located?
02What county is Chosen in?
03What is the history of Chosen?
04What remains at Chosen today?
05Can you visit Chosen?
Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Chosen Few Motorcycle Club”), CC BY-SA.
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