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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

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.

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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:

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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.

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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. The mapped point for Island Grove is roughly 29.4536, -82.1065 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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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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Island Grove FAQs

01Where is Island Grove located?
Island Grove is in Alachua County, Florida, mapped near 29.4536, -82.1065.
02What 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.
03What 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:
04What 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.
05Can 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. The mapped point for Island Grove is roughly 29.4536, -82.1065 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“Island Grove”), CC BY-SA.

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