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Green Pond

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

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

Quick Facts

State
Florida
Status
Unknown Status
Access
Unknown Access
Coordinates
Not recorded

Green Pond doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. Green Pond may refer to the following places in the United States: Green Pond, Alabama, an unincorporated community in Bibb County Green Pond, Florida, an area in Polk County Green Pond, New Jersey, both a lake and a pri

Polk County holds 17 documented ghost towns, including Acton, Agricola, Bareah — Green Pond keeps them company on the map.

The story of Green Pond

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

Green Pond may refer to the following places in the United States: Green Pond, Alabama, an unincorporated community in Bibb County Green Pond, Florida, an area in Polk County Green Pond, New Jersey, both a lake and a private lakeside residential community in New Jersey Green Pond (Stillwater, New York), a lake in New York Green Pond (Stillwater Mountain, New York), a lake in New York Green Pond, South Carolina, an unincorporated community Green Pond, Virginia, an unincorporated community in Pittsylvania County Green Pond Marsh, a wetlands area in Bethlehem Township, Northampton County, Pennsyl…

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Green Pond 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 Green Pond 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.

Green Pond FAQs

Where is Green Pond located?
Green Pond is in Polk County, Florida. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Green Pond in?
Green Pond sits in Polk County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Polk County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Green Pond?
Green Pond may refer to the following places in the United States: Green Pond, Alabama, an unincorporated community in Bibb County Green Pond, Florida, an area in Polk County Green Pond, New Jersey, both a lake and a private lakeside residential community in N
What remains at Green Pond today?
The on-the-ground condition of Green Pond 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 Green Pond?
Here's the honest truth: access to Green Pond 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 (“Green Pond”), CC BY-SA.

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