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Island Grove

A ghost town of unknown status in Alachua 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

Island Grove doesn't need a haunted reputation — the empty streets do the talking. For the location in Florida see Island Grove, Florida Island Grove is the name of a convention center, public park and fairgrounds complex in Greeley, Colorado, United States. It consists of the following facilities:

Alachua County holds 8 documented ghost towns, including Campville, Earleton, Hague — Island Grove keeps them company on the map.

The story of Island Grove

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

For the location in Florida see Island Grove, Florida Island Grove is the name of a convention center, public park and fairgrounds complex in Greeley, Colorado, United States. It consists of the following facilities:

What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Island Grove 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 Island Grove 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.

Island Grove FAQs

Where is Island Grove located?
Island Grove is in Alachua County, Florida. Precise coordinates aren't on record, so research maps and local directions before you go.
What county is Island Grove in?
Island Grove sits in Alachua County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Alachua County for its neighbors.
What is the history of Island Grove?
For the location in Florida see Island Grove, Florida Island Grove is the name of a convention center, public park and fairgrounds complex in Greeley, Colorado, United States. It consists of the following facilities:
What remains at Island Grove today?
The on-the-ground condition of Island Grove 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 Island Grove?
Here's the honest truth: access to Island Grove 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 (“Island Grove”), CC BY-SA.

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