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Limona

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

The map remembers Limona long after the crowds moved on. Limona was an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida. It existed by that name from about 1876 to about the 1963, when it became part of the unincorporated town of Brandon, Florida.

Hillsborough County holds 12 documented ghost towns, including Balm, Boyette, Castor Town — Limona keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Limona

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

Limona was an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida. It existed by that name from about 1876 to about the 1963, when it became part of the unincorporated town of Brandon, Florida. Limona Improvement, exists as a neighborhood within the unincorporated community of Brandon.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Limona 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 Limona 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 Limona is roughly 27.9456, -82.3039 — 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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Limona FAQs

01Where is Limona located?
Limona is in Hillsborough County, Florida, mapped near 27.9456, -82.3039.
02What county is Limona in?
Limona sits in Hillsborough County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Hillsborough County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Limona?
Limona was an unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida. It existed by that name from about 1876 to about the 1963, when it became part of the unincorporated town of Brandon, Florida.
04What remains at Limona today?
The on-the-ground condition of Limona 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 Limona?
Here's the honest truth: access to Limona 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 Limona is roughly 27.9456, -82.3039 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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