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Linden

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

By the Ghost Town USA research team Last reviewed September 2026

If walls could talk, Linden would never shut up. Lucky for visitors, they mostly just stand there. Todd Anthony "Moose" Linden (born June 30, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.

Sumter County holds 4 documented ghost towns, including Mabel, Saint Catherine, Tarrytown — Linden keeps them company on the map.

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The story of Linden

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

Todd Anthony "Moose" Linden (born June 30, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants and Florida Marlins; and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.

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What you'll find today

The on-the-ground condition of Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden is roughly 28.5619, -82.0340 — 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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Linden FAQs

01Where is Linden located?
Linden is in Sumter County, Florida, mapped near 28.5619, -82.0340.
02What county is Linden in?
Linden sits in Sumter County, Florida. See our full guide to ghost towns in Sumter County for its neighbors.
03What is the history of Linden?
Todd Anthony "Moose" Linden (born June 30, 1980) is an American former professional baseball outfielder.
04What remains at Linden today?
The on-the-ground condition of Linden 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 Linden?
Here's the honest truth: access to Linden 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 Linden is roughly 28.5619, -82.0340 — use it as a starting point and cross-reference a current topographic map before leaving pavement.

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

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