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Freeman

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Freeman ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Freeman, FloridaPhoto: CDC/Dr. Edwin P. Ewing, Jr. The original uploader was Semnoz at French Wikipedia. (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons

If walls could talk, Freeman would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Michelle Freeman (born 5 May 1969) is a former Jamaican track & field athlete who was an Olympic bronze medalist. Freeman was born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica where she attended St. Jago High School.

Hernando County holds 6 documented ghost towns, including Centralia, Croom, Oakgrove — Freeman keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Freeman

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

Michelle Freeman (born 5 May 1969) is a former Jamaican track & field athlete who was an Olympic bronze medalist. Freeman was born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica where she attended St. Jago High School. In 1988, she was awarded the Austin Sealy Trophy for the most outstanding athlete of the 1988 CARIFTA Games. She received an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where she was a member of the Florida Gators track and field team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 1989 to 1992.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Freeman 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 Freeman 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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Freeman FAQs

01Where is Freeman located?
Freeman is in Hernando County, Florida. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
02What county is Freeman in?
Freeman sits in Hernando County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Hernando County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Freeman?
Michelle Freeman (born 5 May 1969) is a former Jamaican track & field athlete who was an Olympic bronze medalist. Freeman was born in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica where she attended St. Jago High School.
04What remains at Freeman today?
The on-the-ground condition of Freeman 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 Freeman?
Here's the honest truth: access to Freeman 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 (“Michelle Freeman”), CC BY-SA.

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