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Leno

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

Leno ghost town, Florida
Plate I — Leno, FloridaPhoto: Ebyabe (CC BY-SA 2.5) via Wikimedia Commons

Boomtowns are built on optimism; ghost towns are what's left when it runs out. Welcome to Leno. O'Leno State Park is a Florida State Park located on the Santa Fe River six miles north of High Springs on U.S. 441. Many facilities at the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

Columbia County holds 3 documented ghost towns, including Barrsville, Lulu — Leno keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Leno

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

O'Leno State Park is a Florida State Park located on the Santa Fe River six miles north of High Springs on U.S. 441. Many facilities at the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Leno 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 Leno 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 Leno is roughly 29.9169, -82.5839 — 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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Leno FAQs

01Where is Leno located?
Leno is in Columbia County, Florida, mapped near 29.9169, -82.5839.
02What county is Leno in?
Leno sits in Columbia County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Columbia County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Leno?
O'Leno State Park is a Florida State Park located on the Santa Fe River six miles north of High Springs on U.S. 441. Many facilities at the park were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
04What remains at Leno today?
The on-the-ground condition of Leno 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 Leno?
Here's the honest truth: access to Leno 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 Leno is roughly 29.9169, -82.5839 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

Sources: account based on Wikipedia (“O'Leno State Park”), CC BY-SA.

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